‘Her dreams have come true’: 4-year-old Leukaemia sufferer becomes a snow princess for a day with the Make-A-Wish foundation
By ANNA BERRILL
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It was a white Christmas for one little girl, when actress Angela Griffin and the Make-A-Wish foundation turned four-year-old Alanya Wrench's suburban home into a winter wonderland.
Alanya, who was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2011, came home from school to a magical scene, straight out of a Christmas film, with a sprinkling of snow, ruby red sleigh and Angela dressed as the Fairy Godmother.
Alanya, who was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2011, came home from school to a magical scene, straight out of a Christmas film, with a sprinkling of snow, ruby red sleigh and Angela dressed as the Fairy Godmother.
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Fairy princess: Four-year-old Alanya's wish to be a princess for the day was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Angela said: 'Deep down, I think we all dream of waking up on Christmas morning to a perfect snow scene outside. I'm so thrilled to be a Fairy godmother today, creating that experience for Alanya and her family to enjoy.
The new campaign is all about raising as much money as possible so that Make a Wish can keep granting wishes for children with life threatening conditions.
It gives families the opportunity to forget for one day, to enjoy the day, and just give them a moment that will last for ever.'
The new campaign is all about raising as much money as possible so that Make a Wish can keep granting wishes for children with life threatening conditions.
It gives families the opportunity to forget for one day, to enjoy the day, and just give them a moment that will last for ever.'
White Christmas: Alanya (centre) and her mother Carolyn (right) and father Lee (left), helped to launch the annual partnership with Fairy and Make-A-Wish Foundation
Alanya was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2011 and is receiving chemotherapy until March next year
Alanya, who is now on chemotherapy until next March, was granted her wish to be a princess for the day.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Established in 1986
- Grants wishes to children and young people with life-threatening conditions
- Over 20,000 children and young people are living in the UK with a life-threatening condition
- Foundation has granted over 8,100 wishes since opening
Just like a fairytale story from Disney, Alanya had a pampering session at Cameron House in Scotland, before slipping into a glistening gown befitting of a snow Queen, and being driven away in a horse-drawn carriage.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation, which opened in 1986, grants magical wishes to children fighting life-threatening conditions, and this year alone 1,400 children have turned to the charity to make their dreams come true.
Carolyn Wrench, Alanya's mother, said: 'It was a lovely surprise for Alanya to arrive home and see the house turned into a white Christmas - she could hardly believe it.'
Alanya father, Lee, added: 'Just to see her face when she walked around the corner, that's what everyone really wanted and it's really fantastic.'
The Make-A-Wish Foundation, which opened in 1986, grants magical wishes to children fighting life-threatening conditions, and this year alone 1,400 children have turned to the charity to make their dreams come true.
Carolyn Wrench, Alanya's mother, said: 'It was a lovely surprise for Alanya to arrive home and see the house turned into a white Christmas - she could hardly believe it.'
Alanya father, Lee, added: 'Just to see her face when she walked around the corner, that's what everyone really wanted and it's really fantastic.'
VIDEO: Watch Alanya's house transformed in to a magical winter wonderland
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