A new swing set is available at Apple Park thanks to a young girl’s wish

COLORADO SPRINGS — A park on the north side of Colorado Springs has a new accessible swing set ready for use, all thanks to a young girl’s wish.

Anneliese Berger, who is seven years old, has a genetic disorder and is confined to a wheelchair. She enjoys riding the swings at Apple Park in Northgate. As she gets older, it becomes harder and harder for her family to get her involved.

Her family says one of Berger’s caregivers told her story to Make-A-Wish. As soon as they heard, they reached out to see what wish they could make for Berger.

Instead of going on a trip or using it solely for herself, Berger asked the foundation to help build a swing for her and disabled children in her community.

“Probably a big part of her desire was to have a place where other kids … of all abilities can come here to this park and play with other kids, and so we like the … inclusive aspect of it,” said Joshua Berger, parent Anneliese

Make a wish says that they rarely succeed in fulfilling such a wish. Anneliese’s family says they are happy to have a place where their daughter can have fun like all the other kids.

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