The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
A Make-A-Wish bedroom makeover for Colton
CORNWALL BRIDGE — Make-A-Wish Connecticut recently granted Colton Poley’s wish to have a bedroom makeover.
The little boy’s obsession with all type of cars is what led wish kid Colton’s car-themed wish for the bedroom makeover of his dreams to come true, Make A Wish Connecticut officials said.
A year ago, Colton, 3, was diagnosed with a rare cancer that resulted in the surgical removal of his right eye.
From his hospital room at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, Colton heard the cars on the streets below, which distracted him from his treatments.
The hardship of being away from home takes a toll on both Colton and his family, who say they always look forward to coming home. His parent couldn’t wait to create a special place for Colton to come home to– a happy place that he could call his own where his infatuation with cars could become a daily reality, Make-A-Wish said.
Colton was recently surprised with a carthemed bedroom makeover, filled with all types of cars, including some of the characters from his favorite movie, “Cars.”
His family says his favorite spot in his room is sitting on his bed, under a wall stencil of a red monster truck that bears his name, playing with the new 2005 Ford Mustang toy car, a favorite gift to add to his prized collection.
Colton’s mother, Ashton Poley, said, “Colton loves it — he always wants to play in his room now. I can’t thank everyone enough for giving him everything he deserves and more. I could’ve never made this happen on my own and am forever grateful.”
Every child deserves a childhood. Wishes like
Colton’s are happening and need YOU now more than ever. Although we have had to postpone more than 80 wishes due to the current global health crisis, we are innovating rapidly to grant wishes in new and safe ways across the state — wishes like Colton’s room makeover, pools, shopping sprees and puppies. Your gift can give hope and joy to a child in your community who needs a wish today.
To donated to Make-A-Wish Connecticut, go to ct.wish.org/summerofhope