Make-A-Wish® Connecticut: A Trip to Hawaii

12-year-old Rachel Webster was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in January 2022. According to the American Cancer Society, there are about 200 cases in children and teens in the country each year. Rachel underwent 10 months of chemotherapy and her left leg was amputated to stop the spreading. It has been a long road for Rachel and the Websters over the last two years.

“When I was being treated for bone cancer with Ewing’s sarcoma, I wondered if this would ever end,” Rachel said. “Will we ever go back to normal life? It was really horrible for a long time.”

Rachel has now been cancer-free for 20 months and has surveillance scans every three months because her cancer has a high risk of recurrence.

At Johnson Brunetti, we take immense pride in our partnership with Make-A-Wish® Connecticut. We believe in the power of granting life-changing wishes to bring joy and hope to children like Rachel who are facing critical illnesses. It aligns with our core values to give back to the community and to support families during their most challenging times.

Now, with the help of Make-A-Wish® Connecticut, Rachel’s wish came true — a family vacation to Hawaii!

“It’s nice to get out and have the desire to do something that I probably never would have done with our own resources,” Rachel said. The Webster family had limousine service to JFK Airport and flew to Los Angeles before taking off to Hawaii. There, they enjoyed snorkeling and sunset cruise excursions, as well as some well-earned relaxation.

For more information about Rachel’s trip, click here.