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US (TX): Backbone Valley Nursery making 7-year-old’s Make-A-Wish come true
“He wants an orchard and a greenhouse,” said Jessica Robertson of Backbone Valley Nursery. “And I want to make sure he gets them.”
Robertson and Backbone Valley Nursery have committed to making Antonio’s wish come true. And, she admitted, it’s not easy, considering it usually takes two to three years from planting for an orchard to produce fruit. Robertson wants to make sure Antonio, who suffers from ROHHADD syndrome (Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic dysfunction, Hypoventilation and Autonomic Dysregulation), experiences the joys of picking fruit from his own trees as soon as possible.
Antonio calls his future orchard his “picking farm. This is everything to him,” said Candace Laguna, Antonio’s mother. “He’ll be able to go out and pick fruit off the tree. It means so much to him.”
Robertson learned about Antonio, who is from the Killeen area, when he and his parents, Candace and Frank Laguna, stopped by Backbone Valley Nursery several weeks ago. Since then, she became aware of the youth’s story and the family’s plight.
Though Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas funds the project, Robertson became concerned about the available amount because of the costs associated with greenhouses. She wants a greenhouse that maximizes the budget but includes a certain level of automation to save the family from having to constantly monitor it.
“So I’m looking for people or business who are interested in helping out in any way they can to make this little boy’s dream come true,” Robertson said. “When it’s all up and growing, he wants to set up a fruit stand. He’s such an amazing boy. He’s got a great sense of humor. I just want to do everything I can to help him.”
People interested in donating to or assisting with the project may call Robertson at (830) 693-9348. All donations are tax-deductible and will go toward the project. The nursery is located at 4201 FM 1980 off RR 1431 in Tobeyville, which is between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals.
General donations also may be made through the Make-A-Wish website at www.cstx.wish.org to help other children’s dreams come true.
Click here to read the complete story at www.dailytrib.com/2014/05/01/backbone-valley-nursery-making-7-year-olds-make-wish-come-true/#ixzz30pcZLyvR
