John Dixon
Justin McDonald, 16, a resident of the Swann Special Care Center, reacts to the news that his wish to meet musician Alicia Keys will come true. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is facilitating the wish.
CHAMPAIGN – Sometimes wishes really do come true.
And if you don't believe that, you should have been there Sunday when Justin McDonald leaned forward in his wheelchair and read aloud the wish that's coming true for him.
It was written in yellow and blue icing on a cake: "Justin meets Alicia April 27."
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