Marian Rivera makes a wish come true for 9-year-old with leukemia

Meeting Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is a wish come true for Ariane, who at the young age of 9 is bravely battling leukemia. 

On Instagram, Make-A-Wish Philippines posted a photo of the moment. In the caption, they thanked Marian for Ariane a boost of hope. 

"When a wish kid meets the celebrity they look up to, it makes them feel hopeful and encourages them to live positively. Here is wish kid Ariane (9 with leukemia) wrapped in the warm hug of her favorite actress."

 

When a wish kid meets the celebrity they look up to, it makes them feel hopeful and encourages them to live positively. Here is wish kid Ariane (9 with leukemia) wrapped in the warm hug of her favorite actress. ???? Thank you Ate Marian, for granting a wish for the fourth time and for sharing with us the transformational power of a wish! ????

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Aug 26, 2018 at 6:29am PDT

According to Make-A-Wish, this is the fourth time that a child asked to meet Marian.

"Thank you Ate Marian, for granting a wish for the fourth time and for sharing with us the transformational power of a wish!"

In addition to making wishes come true, Marian also spreads happiness as an advocate for Smile Train. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas / AT, GMA News