Takela’s Story

Sometimes, people think that dream fulfillment is about the big-ticket experiences. However, what patients and families so often treasure near the end of life is the opportunity to make memories together. Takela’s sister reached out to Project 4031 because she wanted to plan a special surprise for her terminally ill sister, her parents, her sister’s son and daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren. Because of her illness, Takela was wheelchair bound and had experienced a lot of pain, making special adventures with family difficult. What would that special surprise adventure be? A family trip to the Dallas World Aquarium! Project 4031 arranged for non-emergency medical transport to take Takela safely from her home to the Aquarium and back. We also purchased tickets and parking passes so the whole family could experience the Dallas World Aquarium together.