Diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at just 2 weeks old, now 12-year-old Semaj is no stranger to the hospital.

She is currently treating the chronic condition with pills and the help of an amazing team of nurses that keep her optimistic.

Due to her condition, Semaj has missed out on a lot of experiences that other kids are able to have. Shopping, for example, can even sometimes be difficult.

But with the help of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada and generous volunteers, Semaj was able to enjoy a carefree day shopping at her favorite stores.

She arrived at the Fashion Show Mall with her family and headed straight to the Apple Store, where she was not only able to get a brand-new iPad, but she was also able to have a private art lesson with one of Apple’s creatives.

She then went on to Build-A-Bear, Journeys, It’s Sugar and the Hello Kitty Café. Each location treated her like the Ultimate VIP that she is!

Her final surprise awaited her while enjoying a drink at the café. She turned around and saw her name on the welcome screens scattered throughout the mall.

It was a great, stress-free day for Semaj. She plans to take some of her new things to her treatment session this weekend.

Visit wish.org/snv to learn more about Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada.