Corina B. Age 16 Fairfield, Maine "I wish to snorkle the Great Barrier Reef in Australia."

Sixteen-year-old Corina, of Fairfield, wanted to snorkel for the first time, and had heard that the Great Barrier Reef in Australia was the place to go.

Corina, who is losing her eyesight due to a brain tumor, wanted to see the Reef while she still had her vision. While in the Land of Oz, she also hoped to get a glimpse of a koala bear and a kangaroo.

"The whole week was unreal," Corina said. "The Great Barrier Reef was amazing - the fish came right up to me and the coral was huge. I had my own private marine biologist who said, 'I want you to have the time of your life'...and I did."

"I got to hold a cuddly baby koala and saw baby roos in their mother's pouches. The whole trip was perfect - right down to the weather and the most amazing fresh seafood we had every single night."

Corina and her family are no strangers to Make-A-Wish. For four years they have organized a benefit bike ride in memory of Corina's brother (see featured supporter). After being on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish, Corina and her family are more determined than ever to help other Maine children experience the magical power of a wish.

Wish Granters:  Dari Hurley & Lori Hoppe

Wishmaker®:   Brock Hurley

Referred by:   Deb Donelson, Maine Children's Cancer Program.

Special thanks to:   British Airways, Michael's Limousine, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, Rydges Esplanade Resort, Quicksilver Connections, Carins Rainforest Dome, Down Under Tours, Raging Thunder Tours, Fairfield Kennels, Hannaford - Topsham, Fantasies - Augusta, China Rose - Brunswick.