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Make-A-Wish grants girl’s wish to celebrate her first birthday outside the hospital with unicorn party

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A local girl celebrated her first birthday and being in remission with a big surprise on Saturday.

Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida granted 5-year-old Melissa’s wish to celebrate her birthday and remission anniversary at Maggiano’s at the St. Johns Town Center.

Action News Jax anchor John Bachman was at Melissa’s unicorn-themed party to help celebrate.

This was Melissa’s first birthday she was able to celebrate outside of the hospital.