A dream is a wish your heart makes
Kerri Thoreson
Admittedly, I don’t personally know each of the nearly 2,000 readers who appear throughout the year in Main Street birthdays but I do know quite a few. One of those friends IRL, as they say, is Sophie Medlock and her parents, Jake and Nicole Medlock. Miss Sophie is celebrating her Sweet 16th birthday today, which is always a special day, but in her case it’s not only special, it’s a miracle.
In May 2011, at the age of 2, Sophie was diagnosed with leukemia. The community rallied around the family, providing support and love. The grueling but life-saving treatments went on for over three years. When Sophie returned from a Make-a-Wish trip to Disneyland, I invited her on the air for my KVNI morning radio show. The darling girl arrived at the studio fully decked out in princess finery, including a tiara and magic wand! She was a fun interview for sure.
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