Meet Angel

At the age of six, Angel was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder. Although he has had his fair share of problems and complications with his diagnosis, Angel is a happy and affectionate child who always has a positive attitude.

Angel’s routine consists of taking daily medication as part of a trial, which has made an immense impact on improving his energy. He also participates in skin biopsies to test the medication’s effectiveness. Thanks to brave kids like Angel, the medication he is taking has now been approved to be on the market!

The 14-year-old boy loves painting and watching videos on his phone as well as the Star Wars movies! Due to his medical condition, Angel cannot participate in many physical activities that other kids his age are able to. When it came to deciding his heartfelt wish, Angel knew having a blue laptop would bring him so much happiness. Not only is blue his favorite color but having a laptop will also give the teenager the opportunity to play videogames with his friends and watch all the YouTube videos he wants.

On the day of his wish, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada partnered with Star Wars Club of Nevada to surprise Angel with the laptop of his dreams on Star Wars Night at the Las Vegas Ballpark. When Angel and his family arrived via limo at the ballpark, they walked inside to find a whole group of Star Wars characters waiting for them, just enough to form a star fleet! The group welcomed Angel as a fellow Jedi Knight and was at last handed his blue laptop along with his very own custom light saber! Wielding his new gadgets, Angel couldn’t leave without capturing photos with his favorite Rebels before making his way to a VIP suite to catch the Aviators baseball game with his family.

On his big day, Angel received everything he had wished for and more. Now, he can continue along his medical journey with some new entertainment to keep him motivated and hopeful for the future.