| Kevin knew exactly what he wanted to do when he was
asked by his wish granters what his one true with would
be. “I want to meet Adam Sandler,” he said with a twinkle
in his eye. Kevin hopes to be an actor himself when he grows
up and meeting one of his favorite actors would be a highlight
for him.
Kevin was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure and
underwent a kidney transplant two years ago. Kevin, now
16, looks back during that time and remembers how hard
it was for him and his family. I spent a lot of time in
the hospital and I couldn’t go to school or be with my
friends. Kevin’s father, Todd, donated a kidney to Kevin.
In August, Kevin and his family flew to Los Angeles to
meet with Mr. Sandler.
Kevin waited two years for his meet and greet with Mr.
Sandler, but “it was worth the wait,” Kevin said.
Kevin and his family were served a catered meal at Sony
Studios and then Mr. Sandler arrived driving in his Happy
Madison golf cart and was very selfless with his time
during the afternoon. He was gracious and funny, said
Kevin’s mother, Ellen. Adam sat with the family for about
45 minutes and he showered Kevin with gifts. Adam also
introduced the family to his wife as well as some of the
actors staring in his next film.
“Kevin has been waiting for two years for this, and to
see him so happy warms my heart,” said Ellen. “We never
thought anything like this could ever happen for Kevin.
He has been through so much. We just can’t thank the Make-A-Wish
people enough.”
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