Teen battling brain tumor granted ‘Wish’ at Zoo Miami

MIAMI – Allison Farely flew into Miami on Monday from Texas to obtain her ‘want’ which was granted by the Make-A-Want Basis.

She received a VIP tour of Zoo Miami.

Farely was recognized with a mind tumor when she was 13 years outdated. Now 17, and lots of physician appointments and surgical procedures later, she’s recovering.

“I did have seizures earlier than surgical procedure, however now these are gone and I am beginning to get again to regular,” she stated.    

The journey was imagined to occur throughout the pandemic however was placed on maintain. Farely advised CBS4 she was grateful for the chance and loves animals.

“I’ve all the time beloved animals. Ever since I used to be, and I wish to say, first grade I’ve stated I wish to work with animals,” she stated.”   

“When you’ve a younger grownup like Allison who has confronted so many life-challenging issues, to see her gentle up and see her neglect about all these issues in just some minutes right here, that is the best job now we have,” stated Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill.

Farely stated she needs to enter nursing to assist others who skilled an analogous scenario. 

Make-A-Want Southern Florida has granted greater than 13,000 life-changing needs since 1983.