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Disney World dream for Calgary teen comes true

by April Ip March 15, 2012September 4, 2020

Cole Derkson gets his wish after heart attack

Produced by: April Ip

Getting to go to Walt Disney World would sound like a pretty sweet deal to many kids. Going on that same trip with all expenses paid? Yes please.

For 13-year-old Cole Derkson, the Children’s Wish Foundation – a non-profit organization that specializes in granting wishes – is turning the latter into reality.

Children’s Wish is sending Cole and his family to Orlando, Florida on March 19.

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Disney World dream for Calgary teen comes true

by April Ip, Calgary Journal
March 15, 2012

<h1>Disney World dream for Calgary teen comes true</h1>
<p class="byline">by April Ip, Calgary Journal <br />March 15, 2012</p>
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<h3>Cole Derkson gets his wish after heart attack</h3>
<p><object></object> <em>Produced by: April Ip</em></p>
<p>Getting to go to Walt Disney World would sound like a pretty sweet deal to many kids. Going on that same trip with all expenses paid? Yes please.</p>
<p>For 13-year-old Cole Derkson, the Children’s Wish Foundation – a non-profit organization that specializes in granting wishes – is turning the latter into reality.</p>
<p>Children’s Wish is sending Cole and his family to Orlando, Florida on March 19.</p>
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