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15-year-old sets sail on pirate adventure through Make-A-Wish

Will Joseph find the buried treasure?

CORTEZ, Florida — A Minnesota teen battling leukemia traveled to the Bay area to experience an adventure of a lifetime provided by the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Joseph Row, 15, and his family got to experience a real-life pirate adventure on the waters between Cortez and Bradenton Beach. 

Credit: Make-A-Wish

"He and his family will have the opportunity to dress the part, read treasure maps, hunt for sunken loot and battle the dastardly Pirate Pete," Make-A-Wish said in a statement.

Credit: Make-A-Wish
Joseph Row, navy shirt, sets sails on an adventure.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has granted more than 13,000 wishes since 1983 for children who have critical illnesses, a news release explains.

"It aims to grant a wish for every medically-eligible child in its territory and understands wishes aren’t just nice, they’re necessary for kids and families at difficult times in their lives," leaders from the nonprofit said in a statement.

   

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