The world's largest pumpkin. That's what Julia of Anchorage is planning to grow next summer in her magical fairy garden.
Her new garden greenhouse was made possible thanks to Wish Upon the North Star, a local organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. They found Julia through Providence Hospital where she was undergoing chemotherapy for an inoperable brain tumor.
Julia's wish was to have her very own fairy garden so through the help of donations - and the brawn of South High School football players - Wish Upon the North Star built Julia a greenhouse and playgym in her backyard.
Julia's mom Pamela says, "They came in a whirlwind and transformed our yard."
So far Julia has grown cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and herbs, but she's has even bigger plans for next summer...
Wish Upon the North Star was formed by Alaska residents to serve Alaska children. They received $900 through last year's Pick. Click. Give. program. With no administrative fees, every single penny donated goes directly to a young person with a life threatening illness to grant their wish. They are currently granting three wishes right now including a trip on a Disney cruise for an 11-year-old.
Your donations through Pick. Click. Give. make sure that this local organization is able to help more children in Alaska. You can find Wish Upon the North Star on the list of participating Alaska nonprofits when you file for your PFD online.
This January, all Alaskans have an opportunity to make sure more kids like Julia can follow their dreams . . . even if that means growing the world's largest pumpkin!
