Sometimes dreams still come true.
Jermaine Bell is six years old and lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Like many kids, he was looking forward to a trip to Disney World to celebrate his birthday. He saved his money for more than a year to get ready for this trip.
Then, hurricane Dorian changed everything.
As the hurricane approached the South Carolina coast, Jermaine decided to use the money he saved for the Disney trip to instead buy hundreds of hot dogs, chips, and bottled water for hurricane evacuees who passed through the South Carolina town where he was visiting his grandmother.
Jermaine’s story inspired people all around the world, and caught the attention of one very special mouse.
On Sunday, Sept. 8, Jermaine celebrated his seventh birthday. Mickey Mouse and a group of Walt Disney World cast members made a surprise visit at the birthday party. It was at his party that Jermaine learned that he and his family are going to Walt Disney World after all. The family will enjoy a VIP getaway at the vacation kingdom later this month.
Inspired by the boy who gave his Disney money to hurricane evacuees?