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I wish to meet Santa Claus

Asia, 9, Italy, congenital tetraparesis

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A man, a child in a wheelchair, and a child in a white hat pose with Father Christmas in his wooden chair where wishes are waiting.

I wish to meet Santa Claus

Asia, 9, Italy, congenital tetraparesis

Wishes are waiting

 

 

 

 

Unwrap the Power of a Wish

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It all started with one single wish

It all started with one single wish

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