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Make-A-Wish Granted to Abilene Teen

By: Laura Kellerman
Updated: February 3, 2009
Make A Wish>Colin Kirkpatrick, a huge basketball fan, made a wish two years ago: to go to the NBA All-Star game.

For the 15-year-old Premier High School student, his wish has come true.

Colin will be joined by three other kids, also diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions, for an all-star experience in Phoenix next week.  The "wish kids" will attend the Rookie Challenge game, the Three-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest, visit the NBA Jam Session fan festival, and, of course, watch the 58th All Star Game.

Colin was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 12.

Premier High School is throwing a send-off party for Colin Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The wish was made possible by the $7,000 raised at the "Shoot for the Stars" golf tournament, sponsored by The House That Kerry Built and Starbucks.


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