Make-A-Wish Worker Relieved Kid’s Wish Kind of A Lay-Up

CHICAGO- On Monday, Make-A-Wish employee Carolyn Schneider expressed relief that her twelve-year-old client’s wish was “kind of a lay-up” relative to others. Whereas Ms. Schneider typically struggles to contact Hollywood A-listers or schedule private tours of Disneyland, sixth grader Brandon Doherty wished to visit a Dick’s Sporting Goods.

“He didn’t even want a kayak or anything big, just like twenty bucks to buy a hat,” Ms. Schneider said, perplexed. “I asked the kid if he wanted us to invite his favorite athlete to sign what he bought but he said he doesn’t follow sports.” The non-profit worker offered a number of privileges to the terminally ill boy, including private hours to shop, a shoutout on the PA system, and even a limo ride to the store. “No to everything. Kid just wanted a blue hat with liter- ally any logo on it.”

Friends of the family say Brandon did note he wanted something “a little worn… like it was in a big game.” When Ms. Schneider offered to procure an authentic MLB hat worn on the field, Brandon insisted he wanted something available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, to the charity rep’s further confusion.

Brandon’s family says he was “elated” to have his wish approved; he even recorded an “I’m gonna buy a hat” dance that went viral on TikTok.

At press time, Ms. Schneider was seen trying to explain the request to bedwildered staff at Dick’s Sporting Goods-Canal Street.