Make-A-Wish Greece shared a special story full of smiles and emotion, starring Theodora, a girl who had one big wish: to meet the players of her favorite team, PAOK, in person and visit Toumba Stadium for the first time.
Theodora lives far from Thessaloniki, and her dream seemed unlikely to come true. However, with the help of Make-A-Wish and the participation of PAOK FC, her wish came true through an experience that exceeded even her own expectations.
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The big day began with her meeting the players of the “Double-Headed Eagle of the North.” The players welcomed her with smiles, chatted with her, took photos, and presented her with a bag full of club gifts, including a jersey signed by the team. Theodora, for her part, had prepared her own surprise, presenting her favorite players with a painting she had created herself.
The experience continued with a meal together with the “fairies” from Make-A-Wish, before the moment she had been waiting for so eagerly finally arrived. Theodora visited Thessaloniki for the first time and found herself in the stands at Toumba Stadium for the PAOK vs. Kalamata match, experiencing firsthand the atmosphere at her favorite team’s home stadium. “In
a word, it was magical… It was a magical journey. I didn’t think it would be so beautiful, but I was wrong… Thrilling! I was pretty shy, but my fairies made me feel special. They took time for me. We talked, we laughed, we teased each other a lot… and I saw my mom crying with joy, not wanting to miss a single moment with me,” she said, describing her experience.
The most touching part, however, was that the care and love she received sparked another wish in her: “I’d like to take on the role of a fairy myself, to see children smile!”
In fact, wanting to thank her “fairy,” she sent her another painting she had drawn herself, featuring a fairy, as a symbolic gift for everything they had shared.
*Photo source: Make-A-Wish Greece
