Alison King

If like me you're a fan of the hit television show medium, which is based on the life of real life medium Alison Dubois, played by actress Patricia Arquette. What you may not know is that Alison DuBois also enjoys the support of his favorite charities.And two of his favorite charities are the Make a Wish Foundation and the Humane Society, as she loves children and the animals.Below are two examples of some of the Make A Wish Foundation `s work from their website.

Dream-NUMBER ONE

For Tiffany, 6, Make-A-Wish ® experience has been much needed relief from the daily challenges of recovery from leukemia.

"She went eight days of chemo-free," said his mother, Renee. "No needles, no pokes, no treatment was ... freedom!"

Nearly two years into his chemotherapy treatments and a year still left, Tiffany was ready for such a break. She loved those days of relaxation on the Royal Caribbean International Ship Serenade of the Seas, which sailed to Alaska, the hometown of his mother.

Tiffany packed comfortable clothing, rain gear, binoculars and a camera to document his experience desired. She and her family to sail to see amazing sights: vast landscapes, majestic mountains and amazing wildlife.

"She loves whales and water," said Renee.

View glaciers, sea lions and humpback whales was the beginning of the adventure pleased Tiffany's. Serenade of the Seas also arrested in Vancouver, British Columbia, where Tiffany and her family enjoy Stanley Park and other tourist attractions. When not exploring the land, the family kept busy with an endless list of activities on board.

"She loves to cook, and she learned to cook with the chef," said Renee. "They gave him the experience of a life she will never forget, and we are truly grateful."

Dream-NUMBER TWO

There is always a place that can boost morale Elliot: Duluth, Minnesota. After being diagnosed with leukemia when he was 2 ½ years, parents of Elliot brought him to Duluth Canal Park, near the shore of Lake Superior. Looking at the boats and bridges lifting has always been a respite from his debilitating chemotherapy.

Although Elliot and his family away, he never forgot those moments of happiness watching the ships and hear the sounds of car horns on the water. He said volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Minnesota that his dearest wish was to drive one of these boats near his hometown of Duluth.

Angela King-Jones, Wish Coordinator for the chapter, called the mayor of Duluth to seek permission to grant like Elliot. The story immediately caught the imagination of the community. The mayor was happy to help, and the staff came up with creative ways to complete and strengthen the will of the boy. "The community really rallied around Elliot and his family," King-Jones. "The mayor granted special permission for Elliot to blow the horn at the drawbridge.

Elliot and his family boarded the boat trip Vista Star. Captain Chris, whom she knew from previous days, gave them a warm welcome. He and his crew the VIP treatment and Elliot gave him his own captain's hat. And Captain Elliot leaves horn calling for the lifting of the bridge. Under the supervision of the commander, piloted the ship Elliot after the bridge. Everyone celebrated with a pizza party on board the Vista Star.

Bring the Noise

In the massive airlift of lifting (one of the favorite attractions Elliot Sea), Elliot climbed into the control booth where Ryan Beamer bridge controller left to grow on the big black button as many times as they wanted. The explosions frightened the tourists, commuters and gulls from their daily routine. With each breath of the horn, Elliot's Got the smile even wider.

Many residents of Duluth already knew what was going on - the local media had written on his unus.