Space is the place that always puts a smile on his face! Yash Gandhi is a studious and intelligent 15 year old from Pune, whose favourite subject is science. In fact, so interested in space research is he, that he hopes to make it his career one day! When Make-A-Wish® Foundation of India's Pune division volunteers met him at the hospital and asked about his innermost cherished wish, there was no hesitation in his request! Yash immediately said he wants to visit the Space Research Centre at Shree Hari Kota that houses India's only satellite launch centre. His wish was kindly sponsored by the Cox and Kings Ltd. on 1st  August 2010. He was fortunate to get an opportunity to meet some of the great scientists there and enjoyed talking and discussing Space Technology with them. Despite their hectic schedule, the scientists were quite enthusiastic about answering this intelligent boy's every query. Yash had a wonderful experience at Shree Hari Kota, and it has recharged his energy and enthused him to move ahead in life. Much like the satellites being launched there, the visit has infused more force into his desire to make a career here a reality!

Our wish child Ankit had to get his leg amputated from above the knee because of the nature of his illness. His innermost wish was to be able to walk again. From the onset Ankit, a fairly intelligent and sensitive child was clear that he did not want a Jaipur Foot but a Prosthetic Limb which could bend over the knees and is a replica of a natural leg. The Prosthetic Limb can bend, can be adjusted and will not play a hindrance even when Ankit grows taller. In fact in a while Ankit will be completely independent and can manage any task on his own like squatting, sitting and even running. The entire process of getting the mould made for the child and the various trials was quite an ordeal and Ankit had to undergo a lot of training. This did not deter him; on the contrary, he was determined to master the task as quickly as he could! The thrill was double fold: the joy of finally being able to walk without his crutches, and delight that in the future he would need no support! The first thing that he did after his wish fulfilment was to visit Shirdi (holy place of the Lord Sai Baba) to seek his blessings and thank the Lord. His grateful parents thanked the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of India profusely. Ankit had a spring in his step and a smile in his heart once again!