Yesterday the Make A Wish Foundation announced at a press conference that Dayssi is their 4500th wish child. So far the only press coverage we've seen is at the Palo Alto Daily News (http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-11-9-pa-ballet), where there is a nice story and cute photo of Dayssi hugging the real ballerina who came out from her rehearsal with the San Francisco Ballet just to hang out with Dayssi. She was very kind, and she gave Dayssi a used pair of pointe shoes with her signature on them.
But this was just for the press. Dayssi's real wish (to meet a real ballerina) will be granted next month when Make A Wish and the San Francisco Ballet host us at a performance of the Nutcracker, and invite us backstage afterward, where Dayssi can now reunite with her new friend (who plays the Sugar Plum fairy in some shows).
These other photos were taken by one of the Make A Wish folks. As usual, it was hard to get Dayssi on camera. She turned the photographers into paparazzi who had to wait patiently for most of the morning and then chase her down every time she emerged from behind one of us, shutters clicking madly. Above she is holding a beautiful giant card they made for her with signatures from all of the SF Ballet dancers inside.
Here Dayssi and India are posing between two of the amazing Nutcracker costumes they brought out for the occasion.
5 comments:
Dayssi looks thrilled with her card and India looks happy to be sharing the event with her sister.
How nice to get pointe shoes and a hug from a "real ballerina"! Dayssi's wish is just beginning to unfold. Let's hope she loves every piece of it.
Thanks for the update.
Love,
Grandma and Grandpa
Very cool! How exciting for Dayssi! I hope you have a great time next month with the ballerinas! How fun!
Christina - Megan's mom
Its been a long time since I wrote but you all touched me when I met you. I check this web site at least once a month and I am so happy to know that Dayssi is doing so well as are all of you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria
What a wonderful whirlwind - a great summer followed by a birthday, halloween, and wishes coming true - you cannot ask for more! You all deserve it!
Enjoy, enjoy and happy Thanksgiving!
Love, Kristen
PS - Becca was VERY impressed with the dresses.
WOW! Dayssi looks so proud of her card and India looks so proud of Dayssi! Sweet, sweet girls! A lovely article in the paper. The dresses are gorgeous! I hope you have a wonderfully dreamy night next month at the ballet. Missing you a bunch.
Love to all.
K,J,C,A,E xox...
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