Terminally ill patients living out their final wishes

[Contrary1]

To help take your mind from the terrible news of the day...if only for a few moments. There is still much kindness in this world.




Before 54-year-old Mario passed away, he had one special goodbye he needed to say ... to his favorite giraffe.

Mario had worked as a maintenance man at the Rotterdam zoo in the Netherlands for over 25 years. After his shifts, he loved to visit and help care for the animals, including the giraffes.

As Mario's fight against terminal brain cancer came to an end, all he wanted to do was visit the zoo one last time. He wanted to say goodbye to his colleagues — and maybe share a final moment with some of his furry friends.

Thanks to one incredible organization, Mario got his wish. The Ambulance Wish Foundation, a Dutch nonprofit, helps people like Mario experience one final request.

It's a lot like Make-A-Wish, only it's not just for kids..."

More: http://www.upworthy.com/7-powerful-photographs-of-terminally-ill-patients-living-out-their-final-wishes?c=fea

[polly7]

1. That's so great. K&R. nt.

[Rex]

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[smirkymonkey]

3. This is so wonderful!

I wish it would catch on all over the world. Adult humans deserve a final wish too.

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. It's here in the U.S.

http://www.dreamfoundation.org/

[smirkymonkey]

5. Good to know!

Thanks!

[Glassunion]

6. That's beautiful.

I told my wife, if I'm ever terminal and the end is near. Simply roll me outside. I'd like to pass away under the open sky, I don't care if it's 100 degrees or cold and raining.

This is awesome.