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Hong Kong Wish Recipient Selected as Ambassador to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation's 25th Anniversary
Chin Kam Pui and Family Represent Make-A-Wish® Hong Kong at the Celebration of Wish Families Past and Present
(HONG KONG, October 13, 2005) - When Stephanie Chin Kam Pui wished upon a star, Make-A-Wish® Foundation Hong Kong and Disney were there to make her dream come true. Last week, the 11-year-old girl visited the Disneyland Resort® in the United States to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Stephanie is one of only 75 "wish kids" from around the world selected to serve as an ambassador to this celebration.
During the anniversary celebration, Stephanie was a featured guest during celebration dinners with Disney characters, shared a birthday cake with the "Official Wish Granter" - the Genie from Aladdin, was a part of the fun of the 50,000th Disney theme park wish granted, rode in a Disneyland parade, enjoy Disney's "Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" and attended a live concert at Disney's California Adventure Park.
In early 2002, Stephanie was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a disorder that affects the immune system. While in the hospital, Stephanie learned about Make-A-Wish Hong Kong. She wanted to include her entire family in her wish, so she chose a trip to Tokyo Disneyland.
Disney fulfills more than 5,000 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation alone each year, including theme park trips, visits to the set of a Disney film or television production, spending time with animators and meeting favorite characters.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Hong Kong
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® (MAWF) is a global charity organisation with 30 international affiliates. MAWF grants the wishes to children under the age of 18 with life-threatening illnesses. MAWF Hong Kong was founded in 1989. The wishes that have come true include publishing a drawing book, meeting a favourite artist, having an aeroplane visit, getting a computer and so on. Any one can refer a seriously ill child to MAWF. The young patient can also apply directly to the Foundation. If you know any child who may be eligible for this service, please call Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hong Kong on 2579 2402 for further information.
About Hong Kong Disneyland
Located on lush Lantau Island overlooking Penny's Bay, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is a brand-new, world-class family entertainment and recreation center consisting of a magical, Disneyland-style theme park of shows and attractions, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (400 guestrooms), Disney's Hollywood Hotel (600 guestrooms) and Inspiration Lake, a public area featuring boat rentals and a 3.5 hectare arboretum. Offering guests of all ages a full day immersed in imagination and creativity uniquely Disney, Hong Kong Disneyland is home to Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Mulan and other Disney characters beloved the world over.
A joint venture of The Walt Disney Company and Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort employs 5,000 cast members. The HKSAR Government estimated the first phase of the project will generate a present economic value of HK$148 billion (US$19 billion) in benefits to Hong Kong over a 40-year period.
The project was announced in 1999 and construction began in 2003.
For additional information and to book a magical vacation at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney's Hollywood Hotel, guests can contact:
Hotel Reservations Hotline
Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center
Telephone: 852-1-830-830
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Hong Kong time), daily
To purchase Hong Kong Disneyland park tickets, guests should visit www.hongkongdisneyland.com or visit Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express at Hong Kong MTR Station, Tung Chung Concourse.
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