Gallery: Cayuga 69传媒 girl's horse riding dream fulfilled by Make-A-Wish, partners
Carolyn Symeon, 20, of Locke, has been passionate about horses since she was a little girl.
She wanted to ride competitively, but her dream was interrupted when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at the age of 17.
When Carolyn learned recently that she would be granted a wish by Make-A-Wish Central New York, she knew exactly what she wanted: a new sand ring to continue her equestrian training.
During a ceremony Tuesday at the Symeon family's home, that wish was made a reality.
The family was joined by Make-A-Wish and community partners Barrett Paving Materials, Seneca Stone Corporation, Longhorn Trucking Co., Leitz Trucking, Montroy Development LLC, Parks Paving, Empire Realty, Walnut Ridge Dairy and Rustin Farm & Fencing Co., who all helped give Carolyn a ring where she can train in hopes of one day competing.聽
Carolyn Symeon, 20, of Locke, greets her horse, Levi, at her family home.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, greets her horse, Levi, at her family home in Locke.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, of Locke, was diagnosed at 17 with a rare form of leukemia.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, with her parents, Mark and Rachel, and her boyfriend, Kenny Hall, in Locke.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, receives a plaque from Jason Brault, of Barrett Paving Materials, during a Make-A-Wish ceremony Tuesday in Locke.
Mark Symeon says a few emotional words during a ceremony for his daughter, Carolyn, 20, with her mom, Rachel, at their home in Locke.
From left, Carolyn Symeon, 20, and her parents, Mark and Rachel, are overcome with emotion during a ceremony for Carolyn at the family home in Locke.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, poses with her parents, Mark and Rachel, left, and Make-A-Wish Central New York officials and community partners during a ceremony Tuesday at the family home in Locke.
Carolyn Symeon, 20, cuts the cake with Make-A-Wish Central New York Director of Mission Delivery Moe Harrington O'Neill during a ceremony for her Tuesday at her family's home in Locke.
Kevin Rivoli
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