Wish of the week – Jordan

Like many kids his age, 10-year-old Jordan, who is battling an immune deficiency, loves video games (especially Pokemon). But his fascination is not just about playing video games, it’s also how they are developed. His wish to visit Nintendo of America Headquarters was a serious gamer’s dream come true!

The aspiring video game designer and his family headed to Seattle, Washington for an insider’s look at the world of video games. Jordan met with Nintendo programmers and developers, who played video games with him and his brother in the employee lounge. Then it was time to meet his idol – Reggie Fils-Aime, the President of Nintendo of America.

According to Jordan’s mother, Reggie made a huge impact on him. She said, “Reggie talked, laughed and interacted with Jordan at his level and he was blown away by that.” The pair ate lunch together in Café Mario, where it was no coincidence that Jordan’s favorite meal – fettuccine alfredo – was on the menu that day. Jordan even challenged Reggie to a game of “Mario Kart” and won by one point!

Jordan brought his damaged Nintendo DS, which was held together with duct tape, so it could be repaired. Instead, Nintendo presented him with a new one and lots of other Nintendo loot. He and his family had a fun time going through the games, caps, t-shirts and action figures on their limo ride back to the hotel. There was one last surprise in store for him – a copy of the new Pokemon Platinum video game arrived at his Hollywood home a few days before it was available to the public. It was signed by several of the game developers.

Of the entire wish experience, Jordan’s mother said, “Jordan was spinning. He felt like a superstar.”

Wish Granters: Michele Primeau & Mindy Taran
Referred by: his mother
Sponsored by: Trafalgar Capital Advisors, Inc