The Make-A-Wish foundation is well known for taking the time to provide children with life-threatening medical conditions a chance to experience something uniquely memorable at their request. One such child, 14-year-old Jake Lebrene, was recently given the opportunity from the Northeastern California and Northern Nevada wing of the charity to have his own “wish”. His response was to have a Super Mario-themed playground built for him to play on.

Jake was born without a pulmonary valve in his heart. The condition had caused many health issues over the years that in some cases has required surgeries. His favorite game, Super Mario, gave him a chance to escape in a world where he could run and jump and play without worrying about his illness. Getting the opportunity to build his own Mario-Themed playground through Make-A-Wish was definitely a dream come true and the tear-jerking video below is a testament to that:

In the video above, viewers get a peek into the life of Jake Lebrene and his family. When he was asked what he wanted, he designed his own playground and Make-A-Wish provided architects that helped the 14-year-old realize his dream design. The Mario-Themed playground was unveiled to him with a party and the results were spectacular!

The Super Mario-themed playground is just one of the many things the US-based charity has done for children across the country. For those interested in learning more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, check out their website here. The charity is always accepting donations and even has monthly enrollment.

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