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Make-A-Wish Grants Washington Teen Chance To Be Part Of Boston History
Benjamin says one of his favorite parts about his trip to Boston was being part of the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
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December 20, 2023
BOSTON - From the ringing of the bell to the dumping of tea into the harbor, 19-year-old Benjamin O. says his Make-A-Wish trip to Boston beat all expectations.
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"I am generally a fan of history. I like the look of the city," Benjamin said. Benjamin was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. For much of his life, it's been a struggle. "I was very thin, very short," he said.
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Benjamin, a teen from Washington State, visited Boston through the Make-A-Wish Foundation/CBS Boston
Now, thanks to Make-A-Wish, he's here from Washington State to visit Boston's historic sites. For Benjamin and his family, the history runs deep. "Part of it must come from my direct connection to it. I have ancestors who come from Boston," he said. In fact, he can trace his maternal ancestors to the Mayflower and the Boston Tea Party.
Benjamin said it's Boston's history - and family ties - that drew him to Boston/CBS Boston
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