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Zachary's Wish

"I wish to have a specialized golf cart"

Zachary  was sure what he wanted his magical wish adventure to be, “No. I don’t want to go to Disney World. I want to drive a golf cart with Monster Energy graphics.” On Valentines Day, his wish was granted. With an energetic and outgoing personality, Zachary is able to get around much easier with his new golf car.

Zachary, diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy at 10 years old, he has not let his illness slow him down. This genetic, degenerative disease rapidly weakens muscles causing Zachary to be too weak to ride a bike, but it doesn’t mean he has lost the willpower. “He puts life in perspective,” said his mother, Tori, “he has all this energy bottled up in a body that won’t let him do what he wants and it comes through his personality.”

More than 100 relatives, friends and classmates watched as Zachary was surprised with a Monster Energy helmet and uniform to be sure he was dressed like a real racer. He knew the last element that was needed in order to get going – keys!

A wish box was given to Zachary and upon opening, he presented the keys to all of his supporters. From the gym of Bishop Foley High School, his brother and fellow members of the football team carried him out to the parking lot as he yelled, “Zach is king!” where his new personalized Monster Energy golf cart awaited him!

Thanks to Steve Vecellio of E-Z-GO, Keith’s Michigan Auto & Golf Cart Sales of Warren and the Dan Hiller Memorial Golf Outing, Zachary will be getting around a lot easier with the help of the golf cart of his dreams! “It was amazing to actually see it come to life,” Tori, said of her son’s wish, “We’re just so blessed for him... to see what an amazing kid he is.”

Taking the golf cart for a drive with his brother Dominic on Valentines Day was the first of many Zachary will be able to take. Zachary’s mother Tori knows that with the right equipment, attire and passion for anything that goes fast and does tricks, Zachary has the green light to a cure, “There’s a reason why he is such a strong person. I truly believe he is the one who will beat this,” she says.

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