A boy with cystic fibrosis had one dream: to become a garbage truck driver. So the Make-A-Wish foundation stepped in and made that dream come true.
Four-year-old Alan has loved garbage trucks for as long as his family can remember. He spends every week looking for trucks and even dressing up as a garbage man for Halloween. But on July 10, Alan took things a step further when Make-A-Wish and his local waste management team made him an honorary member of the team.
A day in the life of a garbage truck driver
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Alan got to experience the daily routine of a garbage man, which started at the crack of dawn. One of Waste Management’s drivers told WHDH“He said he was a little tired when he first started. I’m like, well, garbage men start really early in the morning, so you’re going to be tired.”
That little reality check wasn’t enough to dampen Alan’s enthusiasm, though. After getting used to his early hours, he was given a special time card to work and learned what it takes to be a garbage man. Alan got to experience all the fun parts of being a garbage man, like working the trash compactor.
His day ended with a special send-off as he got to ride alongside another driver. Add to that the crowd of community members thanking Alan for his hard work and I’d say it was a pretty incredible day.
The amazing experience was all thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Alan wasn’t the only one enjoying the day. His younger brother, Theo, who also has cystic fibrosis, also rode alone. His mother says that the day and the support they received from the community will stay with her forever.
Cystic fibrosis affects 40,000 children and adults in the U.S. and can damage major organs in the body. However, Alan’s mother tells us how wonderful it was to spend a day thinking about nothing but celebrating her beautiful boy. We are so happy that Alan was able to fulfill his dream.
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