7-Year-Old With Rare Neurological Disorder Swims With Dolphins
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida fulfilled the wish of 7-year-old Jhmael Jackson, who has a rare neurological disorder, to swim with dolphins at Island Dolphin Care in the Florida Keys.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 25, 2026 —
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida recently granted the wish of 7-year-old Jhmael Jackson, who has a rare neurological disorder. Jhmael’s wish was to experience swimming with dolphins.
The heartwarming event took place at Island Dolphin Care, located in the Florida Keys. This organization is dedicated to providing therapeutic encounters with dolphins for individuals facing challenging medical conditions.
Jhmael, who is managing a rare neurological disorder, had the opportunity to interact with the dolphins in a controlled and safe environment. The experience was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Island Dolphin Care.
Details regarding the specific rare neurological disorder Jhmael has were not provided. The duration of the wish fulfillment experience and any specific observations from the encounter were also not detailed in the provided information.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida continues its mission to create life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Island Dolphin Care offers programs designed to provide therapeutic benefits through interactions with dolphins.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayme Berezdivin on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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