It gave us light in the darkness
inherited condition Parkash was diagnosed with a rare
At the age of 10, Sunil
he passed away in August but spinocerebellar ataxia type 2. Tragically, called by gifting
18-year-old’s final months more bearable
Make-a-wish made the
games. him a Playstation 5, new TV and some
his favourite TV dream wish of meeting the cast of
Covid stopped Sunil’s
made his last Christmas magical, and Eastenders. But the games console show, with his
playing Rocket League and Fortnite
Sunil loved nothing more than
him hold the controller.
11-year-old brother Rav, who helped
condition was Coldfield, West Mids, told how Sunil’s
Mum Sindy, of Sutton
light is slowly dimming”. dealing with something where the hearing “like
already felt dead. It never leaves you,
She said: “He once told me he
that was what got us was surrounded by so much love and that, but he
made a huge difference to Sunil’s through the hardest days. The wish Christmas happiness last and I really hope other families are able to see their wishes come true.
“It just gave us that light to make us happy in a very dark situation.”
Jason Suckley, chief executive of Make-awish UK, told how it was “heartbreaking” to have to suspend referrals during lockdown.
He said: “We never want to be in a position where we have to say no to a family again.
“We’re now at a crucial tipping point where we need the country’s support to help us provide light and joy to all those
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