Teen with cancer couldn’t afford to make wish come true—local businesses stepped in to make it happen
Dreams often come from deep thought and with a special mission. It is important to make these wishes become realities so that the person can find peace and true happiness. A 17-year-old boy named Logan Fant had one such wish, the Federal Way Mirror reported. Being terminally ill, the teenager was keen on fulfilling this one particular dream and had already initiated the process. Unfortunately, when financial hurdles came his way, he was no longer able to combat them and had to take a backseat. Two local businesses took it upon themselves to ensure his wish came true.
Fant was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in May 2024. According to Mayo Clinic, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, the condition is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system. Since the latter comprises organs, glands, tubelike vessels and clusters of cells called lymph nodes, these areas are also affected. Ever since his diagnosis, Fant has been undergoing treatment and has overcome 12 rigorous rounds of chemotherapy. It takes a lot to be this resilient and his determination to try his best to recover has been inspiring. The 17-year-old has been tackling his treatments along with ensuring he’s living the life he wants to.
He fantastically balanced school and his chemo, along with another hobby dear to him — restoring a 1991 Ford F150 truck. He had been working on it himself as a distraction from his treatment. The teenager had a passion for the auto industry and was fueled by his school, Decatur High's programs. His industrial arts instructor, Ryan Harris, had been supporting him in his learning throughout and was proud of how far Fant had come. “He always pushed himself. The things that he did while battling that were astonishing. It was amazing, it was inspiring,” Harris remarked. The Make-A-Wish organization soon learned that this truck project became more than his passion.
When asked what his wish was, the teenager revealed that he wanted to fully restore the truck and for the most beautiful reason. “There’s always seeing celebrities and stuff, but I feel like this is something that I can share with others more,” he explained. He added that his wish was something that would last and make a difference. Unfortunately, with financial obstacles and the serious amount of skills and effort required, Fant was unable to continue the project alone. However, it remained his wish to complete the vehicle. Two generous businesses, Maaco Tacoma and Aaron’s Olympic 4×4 in Snohomish, stepped up to energetically make this a reality.
They got together and furnished the entire vehicle, right from restoration to painting and adding all the best possible touches. Sharing a post on Facebook, the surprise was finally revealed to the 17-year-old. As the door opened and he gazed at the 1991 Ford F-150 truck refurbished, he couldn’t help but sparkle through his eyes with an excited gasp. “We were honored to work with Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington and be a small part of Logan's wish. His reaction meant the world to us,” Aaron’s Olympic reposted. Their kindness, powered by their skill and passion for automobiles, helped them make Fant’s dream a reality. As the Make-A-Wish organization rightly said, “This isn’t just a truck. It’s a symbol of hope, grit, and the power of community.”