Make-a-Wish Cowboy
Quebec Boy’s Wish Comes True
Darby, an aspiring cowpoke from Gracefield, Quebec, had his wish to be a cowboy granted at the Ponoka Stampede.
The Experience of a Lifetime
The eight-year-old was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor.
Darby bravely underwent a 16-hour operation, followed by daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. The ambitious boy had to relearn his motor skills, including eating, talking, walking and writing. Why not add learning to be a cowboy to that list? His wish was realized by Make-A-Wish® Canada, in cooperation with stampede organizers, who took the boy under their wing and gave him the experience of a lifetime.
PONOKA STAMPEDE GOLDEN CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS
The Ponoka Stampede has joined the Golden Circle of Champions, providing a boost for some youngsters and their families who really need it.
You can see joy on the faces of youngsters experiencing aday of dreams, who are ordinarily dealing with huge lifechallenges.
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