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Wish

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   Peace, originally uploaded by pdxmac. A buddy of mine and I were asked to shoot an event put on by Oregon's Make-a-Wish chapter.  The event was for a 16 year old guy with congenital heart disease who wanted to wear a Sgt. Pepper uniform, and have a Beatles-themed party. The Make-a-Wish people went all out. He was driven to the Hotel Monaco in a Rolls Royce, walked the red carpet into the hotel, and was surrounded by paparazzi (us, and two different local TV stations.) KGW coverage can be viewed here. (Will open in a new window.) Inside the hotel ballroom, a Beatles cover band called Blackbird played while the news station interviewed him, people danced, hung out, and generally had a great time. I'm hoping to work with Make-a-Wish again; it's a great charity.