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.
Happy Birthday Melissa! This 5 year old is getting her first bday party outside of a hospital with @MakeAWishCNFL @ActionNewsJax @Maggianos hosting this unicorn party. pic.twitter.com/gUXj07a2fI
— John Bachman (@BachmanANjax) February 1, 2020
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.
Here is Melissa arriving @Maggianos for her @MakeAWishCNFL birthday party! @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/FY1QDcrUXo
— John Bachman (@BachmanANjax) February 1, 2020
Melissa wanted the party with her family. They surprised her! What a fun night! @ActionNewsJax @MakeAWishCNFL @Maggianos pic.twitter.com/0oxXTjCLvY
— John Bachman (@BachmanANjax) February 1, 2020
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