New Brunswick boy selected as Children’s Wish Foundation recipient

A New Brunswick is boy is set to have a special wish granted by the Children’s Wish Foundation.

Eight-year-old Felix Ouellet of Cap-Pelé was born with Down syndrome and a condition that required open-heart surgery at just five months old.

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He can’t speak or walk, but manages to get around with a walker and wheelchair, and the help of his family.

Felix’s mom says officially starting the wish journey was a very emotional day for the family.

“It’s hard to do things with family all together because he’s in a wheelchair and it’s a little bit different and it’s a little challenge,” says Jolyne Ouellet, “but for him to get the wish, it’s going to be exciting.”

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Felix has five years to decide what his wish is, but his mom says they’re hoping for a pool because he loves swimming and it helps his muscles.

Ouellet says they’re hoping Felix will eventually be able to walk.