Meet Uju. đ After facing a brain tumour, Uju was more than ready for something that made her feel confident, celebrated, and like herself again.
So alongside her treatment, her doctors prescribed one very special thing: a personalized shopping experience. đď¸â¨Her wish gave her a day to explore her favourite stores, try new things, pick out new looks, and simply enjoy being a teenager. For a little while, the focus wasnât on appointments or treatment. It was on Uju.
But this wish wasnât just about what she got to take home. It was about how she felt when she walked out the door: confident, celebrated, and ready for whatever came next.
And Ujuâs story didnât end there.
Today, sheâs helping shape whatâs next for other wish kids as a member of STARboard, Make-A-Wish Canadaâs Youth Advisory Board. She uses her experience as a wish kid to help guide our work and make sure young peopleâs voices are part of our future. From wish kid, to wish alum, to youth leader, Ujuâs story is s...