SylvanSport partners with Make-A-Wish to make Brevard girl's dream come true

Dean Hensley, Hendersonville Times-News
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Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, shows her excitement after receiving gifts from Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.
Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, shows her excitement after receiving gifts from Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.

BREVARD — SylvanSport, the Brevard-based maker of camping trailers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, recently announced a partnership with Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina, and the first wish recipient was all smiles a few weeks ago as she had her dream come true.

Annie, 9, suffers from congenital heart disease. According to a news release, she had always dreamed of going camping at the beach with her parents, Emily and Clay. SylvanSport and Make-A-Wish teamed up to make her dream come true.

A few months ago, Annie and her family were presented with a brand-new GO Camping Trailer and other gifts, the news release said.

Annie, 9, who suffers from congenital heart disease, poses with her parents, Clay and Emily, after receiving a GO Camping Trailer, thanks to SylvanSport and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina.
Annie, 9, who suffers from congenital heart disease, poses with her parents, Clay and Emily, after receiving a GO Camping Trailer, thanks to SylvanSport and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina.

Children with camping dreams and critical illnesses will now have a pop-up camper option equipped with the SylvanSport GO Camping Trailer, the news release said.

“Make-A-Wish embodies our purpose of delivering joyful experiences that have the power to change lives,” said Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of SylvanSport, in the release. “We are solidly proud to partner with this outstanding organization.”

Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, shows her excitement after receiving gifts from Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.
Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, shows her excitement after receiving gifts from Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.

Since Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina’s was founded in 1985, it has granted more than 5,500 wishes and since 2019 the organization has seen a surge of wishes for campers or outdoor experiences.

“We are thrilled to partner with SylvanSport and welcome them into the Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina family,” said Kathy Jetton, CEO of MAWCWNC, in the release. “We remain grateful for their commitment to helping us fulfill wishes for children with critical conditions and look forward to teaming up to grant hope to youth who need it.”

Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, poses inside her new GO Camper Trailer, which was given to her by Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.
Brevard 9-year-old Annie, who suffers from congenital heart disease, poses inside her new GO Camper Trailer, which was given to her by Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and SylvanSport.

For more information on Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina, visit nc.wish.org.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: SylvanSport partners with Make-A-Wish to make Brevard girl's dream come true