Cute Make-a-Wish and Chi Omega story

[tunatartare]

I was looking on the Make-a-Wish website and reading their stories about wishes that they've granted. As many people on here know, the Make-a-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega's philanthropy. There was a story about how their Iota chapter, helped grant a wish for a 6 year old girl who wanted to star in a commercial. The story was just so cute that I had to share.


Six-year-old Shelby gracefully walked the red carpet with only inches of velvet rope separating her from her 1,300 autograph-seeking, poster-waving fans. She was minutes away from the world premiere of her brand new, gripping 60-second public service announcement. She strolled toward her director’s chair and granted an interview to a local media personality who had been eagerly awaiting her arrival. Then – for the first time – the young ingénue watched her commercial acting debut.

Energized by the delightful finished product, the precocious youngster appeased her fans by autographing glossy promotional photos of herself. These fans were enthusiastic Chi Omega collegiates and alumnae gathered on the opening night of Chi Omega Convention 2004 in San Antonio, Texas, to cheer on Shelby as she fulfilled the final phase of her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas.

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[FSUZeta]

what a precious little girl. congratulations to her on her debut, and to the iota chapter of cho omega on a job well done!!

[mulattogyrl]

This is a really nice story.

[zchiprincess]

This is such a thoughtful gift. Great job Chi Omega!

[Optimist Prime]

This made me a smiley faced rattlesnake

[NutBrnHair]

I was there -- it was indeed a special experience!

One of the highlights of Convention was being able to participate in the granting of a wish for six-year-old Shelby. The Iota Chapter (Univ. of Texas - Austin) raised the money to make her wish a reality. Shelby wants to be a movie star! With the help of San Antonio News Channel 9 anchor, Alisa Armijo (Theta Zeta Chapter, Univ. of Eastern New Mexico), Shelby starred in a public service announcement for Make-a-Wish.

Following dinner the first night of Convention, we held a premiere for Shelby's commercial. Complete with a red carpet, spotlights, balloons & bubbles...Shelby took the stage to view, for the first time, her commercial. She was then showered with gifts & escorted to the lobby where she signed autographs.

It was indeed a special night for Shelby, her family and all Chi Omegas present. There wasn't a dry eye in the place when Shelby said, "Thank you, Chi Omegas!"

[xoheatherxo]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
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With the help of San Antonio News Channel 9 anchor, Alisa Armijo (Theta Zeta Chapter, Univ. of Eastern New Mexico), Shelby starred in a public service announcement for Make-a-Wish.

thats so cool!! its always nice to see good things about organizations in the news---especially when its my organization!! also--does anyone know when alisa armijo graduated from eastern new mexico university??? thats my chapter but i know she wasnt there when i was there. thanks and keep up the good work chi os!

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by xoheatherxo
--does anyone know when alisa armijo graduated from eastern new mexico university??? thats my chapter but i know she wasnt there when i was there.

She graduated in 1999.

[TigerOwl]

What a special experience! It was thrilling and yes, tears in many eyes. It was special because it's very unusual to witness a granting of a wish. So we as Chi Omega's were very priviledged to have been able to be in the room when the wish was granted.