Make-A-Wish Arizona sends local teen Garrett Lee to Super Bowl
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
Make-A-Wish Arizona made history at Super Bowl LVIII as 18-year-old Garrett Lee —- with a nervous system disorder —- attended the big game Sunday in Las Vegas.
Garrett was part of a group of 20 wish kids, which is the largest number of wishes ever granted at a Super Bowl, according to a press release.
Make-A-Wish, in conjunction with Fanatics, the organization’s official sports partner, the National Football League and other corporate partners, created an unforgettable itinerary for Garrett and the other wish kids and their families beginning lasting through the big game on Sunday, Feb. 11.
Activities included throughout the Super Week:
Wednesday, Feb. 7: Make-A-Wish and Fanatics treated the wish families to a welcome party at Topgolf.
Thursday, Feb. 8: Fanatics had some NFL player-sized surprises for the wish families when they visited the Lids flagship store followed by a local card shop where they got a trading card experience unlike any other. In the evening, the NFL hosted the wish kids at NFL Honors, where they got to feel like celebrities as they walk the red carpet.
Friday, Feb. 9: The NFL hosted wish families at Allegiant Stadium for a behind-the-scenes tour and had free time to show off their football skills at the Super Bowl Experience.
Saturday, Feb. 10: Fanatics hosted the wish families at their Las Vegas facility before the families explored the mysterious world of Meow Wolf.
Sunday, Feb. 11: The wish experience culminated in the wish kids taking their seats in Allegiant Stadium to watch the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head in pursuit of the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.
“The record number of wishes being granted at the Super Bowl speaks to the powerful role that football plays in the lives of wish kids who draw inspiration and joy from watching their favorite players and teams,” said Fran Mallace, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Arizona.
“The best part about setting a record is that it means more deserving kids are getting to experience the life-changing power of a wish at the Super Bowl thanks to our partners like NFL, Fanatics and more.”
