By Emma Xerri
Tom, a local 14-year-old boy, has been granted his wish of becoming a Jedi.
Having undergone a liver transplant, Tom’s wish for a ‘Star Wars and Lego themed bedroom,’ was selected as part of the Make-A-Wish® Australia program in late 2023, placing Tom’s wish now among the more than 10,000 wishes that have been granted by the foundation since 1985.
With an exciting new bedroom makeover, Tom no longer needs to rewatch the films in his favourite series to feel immersed in the world he has come to love.
And his wish was eagerly supported by Disney, who joined forces with Westfield to invite Tom to learn how to become a Jedi Knight.
Taking part in the Star Wars Lightsaber Training at Westfield Knox, Tom had the opportunity to learn the art of the lightsaber, training with experienced Jedi Masters before becoming one with the force as a fully-fledged Jedi Knight himself.
“It was a really cool experience, and my favourite part was getting to test out what I learned against the Jedi Master,” Tom said.
While the Lightsaber Training at Westfield Knox has now ended, all funds raised by training bookings have gone to Make-A-Wish® Australia, helping them make more wishes like Tom’s come true.
