Wish of the Week – Jordan

By MWF/PIO
Sept. 11. 2009

 

 On the day that 14-year-old Jordan learned his wish would come true, his volunteer wish granters presented him with a hard hat and pronounced him the  honorary chairman of the bathroom construction. Jordan, who battles cerebral palsy, was overjoyed because he knew that a bathroom makeover would impact his life in so many ways.

For three exhausting weeks, CDC Builders were in Jordan’s Lauderhill house, toiling away. They replaced all the tiles on the floor and on the walls, moved the toilet to a more accessible location and added a grab bar. The shower was also moved and made bigger. An accessible jet tub was installed and grab bars were added for extra security. This tub will also help with his physical therapy. Even the old sink was torn out and replaced with an all-new, wheelchair accessible sink and vanity. Finishing touches to his dream bathroom include new lighting, mirrors, cabinets and handles.

By bidding farewell to his old bathroom, Jordan is enjoying a new sense of independence. He can now tend to his personal needs without assistance from his parents. An ecstatic Jordan said, “It’s not what I expected, it’s even better! The shower and all the new fixtures work perfectly.”

Wish Granters: Andrea Giraldo & Deirdre Trevett
Referred by: his mother
Sponsored by: Mark J. Gordon Foundation

Source: Make A Wish Foundation

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