During the Fall of 2008 Isabelle, 8 years old, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease which is a form of cancer in her lymph nodes. She has undergone harsh treatments to help rid her body of this disease and she still smiles. She is now in remission!

Isabelle had a very unique wish. Out of all of the wishes she could have chosen (”I wish to be, to meet, to go…” Isabelle chose “to have a piano.” She didn’t want just any piano. Isabelle wanted a “blue” piano so that she can learn how to play her favorite songs “Two Voices” from Barbie® Diamond Castle and from Fantasia 2000 “Rhapsody in Blue.”



The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Eastern Ontario set out to make Isabelle's wish come true! We met with “Ottawa Pianos” a local piano retailer and upon their recommendation ordered a beautiful upright Cable-Nelson piano. In order to make it blue, we engaged Neil Robichaud of Graphiki, a local graphic & decal designer, who offered to design and finish the piano based on Isabelle's “imagination”. We still wanted to keep the finished product for a surprise so we showed her a picture of a piano and had her tell us what she wanted … well, she wanted all her favorite things … Flowers, Grass, Butterflies! Needless to say, Neil had a huge task and the finished product was fantastic. Isabelle was surprised and moved to tears when family and friends unveiled the piano during a surprise party held in her honor.

More Entertainment and Fantasy Wishes

1. Gayle Turner:

We are Isabelle's grandparents, we can not find all the words to thank everyone involved for this wonderful gift. Isabelle has learned a few songs and we are patienly waiting for Rhapsody in Blue. Sincerely Paul & Gayle Turner

2. Kelly :

She'll be playing Gershwin in no time!
All the best:)