7-year-old girl with leukemia gets wish to visit Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — Last week, a 7-year-old girl’s wish to visit Newport came true.

Summer Cernoch, of Manassas Park, Virgina, had her wish granted by Make-A-Wish, which creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

“Summer, who has leukemia, loves historical time periods, especially the 1920s, and wished to visit historic Newport, RI, to see the mansions, chase seagulls, and collect shells,” according to the organization.

Highlights of Summer’s trip included a spa day at The Viking with her mom Jessica and a picnic at Green Animals Topiary Garden.

“The spa day was exactly what I wanted and it was so relaxing,” said Summer.

While at the spa, Summer even had a visit from Miss Rhode Island North America, Jintana Souvannavongsa, who crowned her “Princess for the Day.”

“It was so wonderful to see the Newport community come together in support of Summer’s wish,” said Michael Vieira, Rhode Island Regional Director for Make–A–Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.