STAR, IDAHO — Dream Factory of Idaho honored its first dreamer Friday at Star Elementary School, by sending him to Walt Disney World.
- The Dream Factory of Idaho is a non-profit that finds kids with chronic illnesses to make one of their dreams come true.
- Paxton Mayer is the organization's first Dreamer.
- Paxton was diagnosed with leukodystrophy.
- They will be sending Paxton's family to Walt Disney World.
- A former 49ers player was there to deliver the good news.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth. but for one day Star Elementary School was just as magical. I'm your star neighborhood reporter Alexander Huddleston and I met up with one student and his family after he was honored at his school assembly.
Paxton Mayer thought it was just another assembly at Star Elementary. But that wasn’t the case. Paxton was greeted by his parents, his schoolmates, and his teachers; all there to celebrate Paxton as the Dream Factory of Idaho’s first dreamer.
"The Dream Factory, we find kids that have serious chronic illnesses and critical illnesses and we bring community members together to give them a dream come true," said chapter president Katie Marshall.
Paxton is diagnosed with leukodystrophy. But, he is no different than any other kid. Paxton loves Jurrasic Park, Mickey Mouse, and the San Francisco 49ers.
After students and staff performed chants and gave heartfelt speeches about the child of the hour, former 49er Jeremy Newberry announced to the room Paxton's dream.
Kellie Mayer, Paxton's mom explained, "He is such a blessing and he is so sweet and loved by everybody that he is the perfect candidate."
While talking to Paxton, we talked about everything that he was excited about. His clothes he was bringing, and even what he was going to be eating on the trip. But there are a few people he is most excited to meet.
"Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pete," Paxton listed using his speaking tablet.
Both Clint and Kellie Mayer say they are just so thankful for all of the support from everyone at the school who makes it easy for him to feel like he belongs.
"The support system is number one. If you don't have a good support system it's really hard. Life is not easy. We all have our trials and tribulations," said Clint.
Paxton's mother continued, "These kids just treat him incredibly. To have this opportunity to spend this time with all these kids who are his friends and just be a part of something so big."
"I feel happy," finished Paxton.
If you would like to donate or nominate another child to be a dreamer like Paxton, you can find that link here.
