Six year old battling cancer has his wish come true thanks to Miami police, Make-A-Wish
Alecia Taylor
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There’s a new sheriff in town and he’s already driving his toy squad car like a Miami police officer.
Franco Llorens Bernal, 6, who is battling leukemia, has always dreamed of becoming a police officer and exploring Disney World. On Thursday, South Florida Make-A-Wish Foundation granted both his wishes during a surprise celebration.
The 6 year old cruised out of his home in Allapattah in his squad car shouting, “This is my dream!” in Spanish when he heard all the sirens and saw the officers cheering for him. Officers showered him with gifts and told him he was headed to Disney World next week.
Franco’s dad, Jorge Bernal, thanked everyone, especially South Florida Make-A-Wish for bringing happiness to their son.
Several members gathered to watch as Franco greeted officers.
“I loved to see him happy,” said his mom, Wendy Bernal about his reaction to his wish reveal. “We’ve had a lot of sadness and his happiness is my happiness.”
Wendy Bernal, right, mother of Franco, 6, who is battling childhood leukemia, points up to the sky where a fly over is taking place during his Wish Reveal on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a parade by Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami.
Franco Bernal, 6, battling childhood leukemia, right, waves goodbye to City of Miami Police officer Vanessa Garcia after his Make-A-Wish to go to Disney World was granted on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a parade by Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami.
Franco Bernal, 6, battling childhood Leukemia, talks into officer Michael Vega’s radio during his Wish Reveal on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami. Bernal loves the police, so his Make-A-Wish to go to Disney World was announced by a parade with both Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police.
Franco Bernal, center, 6, battling childhood leukemia, receives gifts from Manny Morales, City of Miami Chief of Police, left, and Freddie Cruz, right, during his Wish Reveal announcing his trip to Disney World on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a parade by Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami.
Franco Bernal, center, 6, battling childhood leukemia, waves to a City of Miami Police horse during his Wish Reveal announcing his trip to Disney World on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a parade by Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami.
Franco Bernal, center, 6, battling childhood leukemia, waves to a City of Miami Police officer on a horse during his Wish Reveal on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami. Bernal loves the police and Disney World, and so they organized a parade to announce that his wish to go to Disney World is being granted next week.
Franco Bernal, 6, battling childhood leukemia, left, receives hugs from his parents, Jorge, center, and Wendy after learning his Make-A-Wish to go to Disney World was granted on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with a parade by City of Miami Police in Miami.
Orlin Funez, left, evangelist, prays over Franco Bernal, 6, who is battling childhood leukemia, center, with his parents Wendy, back, and Jorge, right, and other family members after Bernal’s Wish Reveal on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with Make-A-Wish and City of Miami Police in Miami. Bernal loves the police and Disney World, and so they organized a parade to announce that his wish to go to Disney World is being granted next week.
