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Copa Airlines makes Elian's dream to visit Disney World come true
Poster child for 20-30 Active Club Telethon 2009 takes dream trip with mother and aunt. Copa Airlines provides all-expenses-paid trip to world's most famous amusement park.
PANAMA, September 13, 2010 -- Elián William Zúñiga, the "face" of the 20-30 Active Club Telethon 2009, is traveling to Orlando, Fla., to visit the magical world of Disney - his dream of meeting Mickey Mouse and other favorite Disney characters come true, thanks to Copa Airlines.
Elián, who has suffered from psychomotor paralysis since he was a month old, captivated Panama with his vitality and smile when he became the poster child for the 20-30 Active Club Telethon. His wish to travel came true; he currently is in the United States for 10 days, visiting Disney World with his mother and aunt.
"For the last 20 years, Copa Airlines has collaborated with the Telethon. This year, we are especially pleased to provide Elián with this exciting time with his family," said Ivette Franco, Director of Copa's Legal Department, who along with her Copa co-workers went to Tocumen International Airport to see Elian off on his trip.
"Thanks to Copa Airlines, today my greatest wish came true -- to travel to Disney World!" a smiling Elián said. "I am really excited. I know this trip will be incredible and one that I'll never forget."
Elián will be in the United States from Sept. 13-23. Copa will cover airplane, hotel, food and amusement park costs.
Representatives from Copa and Active Club 20-30 gathered at the Tocumen International Airport last Thursday to wish Elian a safe trip.
The trip is part of Copa's Corporate Social Responsibility effort through its Despega Foundation, focusing on children, education and environmental conservation.