Make-A-Wish Foundation sends local family to Disney
BOSTON -- One local boy and his family took off for Disney World on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Carmen Ilardi, 4, of Peabody, along with his family, took off from Logan Airport on American Airlines to Orlando on Friday.
Earlier this year, Carmen was diagnosed with kidney cancer.
The Ilardi's and 30 other children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families are taking part in the 13th annual Make-A-Wish flight.
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