10,000th Make-A-Wish Granted: Magnum Will Be Firefighter for a Day!

A young boy wearing a firefighter helmet stands on stage, smiling, with adults nearby.

Sacramento, Calif. ( Sept 9, 2023) — Last Saturday, 5-year-old Magnum was granted a wish: to become a firefighter for a day. Magnum suffers a bone marrow disorder and was granted this special wish during a special ceremony. This wish marks the 10,000th wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada region. Magnum will ride with El Dorado County Fire Protection District's Engine 28 and Captain Jamie Preston in Shingle Springs on October 3. 

Sacramento Fire Fighters Pipes & Drums were on hand to kick off the wish granting. Fire Chief Tim Cordero asked Magnum to join the agency and  presented him a fire helmet with a custom leather shield. Director Lloyd Ogan read a board proclamation declaring Magnum a firefighter for the day. 

Magnum will experience the life of a firefighter during his day and will even get a firehouse meal provided by El Dorado County Professional Firefighters Association.   

 

The image features a child named Magnum, 5, expressing his wish through Make-A-Wish, mentioning a bone marrow disorder.
A man in a suit speaks to a young boy wearing a hat at a Make-A-Wish event, creating a heartfelt moment on stage.
A child in a dress shirt and vest interacts with an adult in uniform on stage, set at a Make-A-Wish event.
A child in a firefighter hat interacts with an adult in a uniform on stage, with a woman sitting nearby.
Four men in kilts pose together, wearing uniforms, with bagpipes and a drum on a table in a modern indoor setting.
A smiling child in formal attire posing with a firefighter in uniform, both looking happy in a well-lit setting.
A night scene with children playing drums, adults in kilts, and guests in formal attire at an outdoor event.
A group of adults and children posing together at an event, with a backdrop that says "Wine & Wishes."
A young boy wearing a firefighter helmet stands on stage, smiling, with adults nearby.
A firefighter helmet from El Dorado County, labeled "Magnum," showcasing fire service pride.
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