FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – What may seem like a regular afternoon softball game was part of a dream come true for one Grand Forks girl on Sunday.
This afternoon, 8-year-old Everly Peterson had the opportunity to be a part of the UND Softball team lineup. The opportunity was part of an effort in honor of World Wish Month which recognizes the first wish granted by Make-A-Wish back in April 1980.
The opportunity today started after Make-A-Wish reached out to the University of North Dakota asking if the team wanted to get involved, according to the school’s Assistant Director of Marketing Matt Vogel. Along with Everly, the team also honored two kids on Saturday.
“It’s just a great opportunity to bring awareness to Make-A-Wish, and kind of give the kids a cool experience with the team,” he said.
Erin Peterson, Everly’s mom, says Make-A-Wish has made a major impact on their family …