Girl's Wish Granted at Macy's in Taylor

TAYLOR, Mich. (WJBK) - In this season of giving, shoppers in Taylor got to see a little girl's wish come true. You can give the same kind of gift, and it will cost you nothing.

All dressed up for Christmas she looked like a living doll, and in the arms of her mother, it was seven-year-old Destiny's dream day. A pile of presents and a brand new camper all for her, a wish come true for a child with a brain injury and cerebral palsy.

"She had a four-and-a-half hour seizure when she was nine months old, and it caused brain damage and the blindness," said Kerry Caruso, Destiny's mother. "Because of the brain damage, she has sleep apnea really bad, so her chances of not waking up in the morning are very scary."

However, Caruso told FOX 2's Robin Schwartz they focus on living each day to the fullest.

This wish, granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will allow them to travel to visit family and friends.

"Just to be able to get away and have someone do something magical for them as a family, it's just transforming," said Laura Varon Brown with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Destiny's wish was granted at the Macy's store in Taylor during the company's national Believe Day. While this special little girl cannot see, her mom said she is aware of her surroundings.

"She was more interested in the people then what was going on. She loved the attention," Caruso said.

Macy's plans to donate up to a million dollars to grant other wishes like this one and you can help. There is a mailbox in front of every Macy's across the country. Just fill out a letter to Santa, drop it in the box and the retailer will donate $1 for each one.

"It's the time of the season where it just makes you feel good to be able to see somebody be happy," said Macy's Manager Pat Hermes.

The store manager said it is the company's way of giving back to the community. There are 500 Michigan children just like Destiny waiting to have their wishes granted.