Make-A-Wish surprises Houston 4-year-old battling blood disorder with VIP Monster Jam trip

4-year-old's wish comes true

A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

HOUSTON - A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday when Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Gexa Energy announced a VIP family trip to Monster Jam in Austin this June.

Houston 4-year-old battling critical illness gets surprise VIP Monster Jam wish trip

What they're saying:

"He loves everything about Monster truck," said Shelly Millwee, President/CEO, Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast Louisiana. "If it has wheels on it he's excited for it."

She's talking about 4-year-old Gordo who has been battling a critical illness involving a blood disorder.

But his mother, Cruz Lara, says he's getting bigger and doing what kids his age should be doing.

On Monday, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Gexa Energy surprised Gordo with a party announcing a trip to Monster Jam in Austin in June for his entire family.

He will get the VIP treatment.

"Being part of a wish is indescribable," said Millwee.

Why you should care:

Right now in Houston, the Make-A-Wish Foundation is working to get more than 1,000 wishes for kids.

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