The great thing about Rolex is that it brings eventing fans from all walks of life and every part of the country together to enjoy eventing. One of those eager horse-lovers in the crowd this year was Hannah Hicks. It was Hannah’s first year visiting Rolex and she arrived on Wednesday just in time for the tornado warnings no less.  Hannah’s trip was sponsored by the Make a Wish Foundation.

Hannah is 16 years old and has Sarcoma, a type of cancer caused by transformed connective tissues. Hannah loves to ride and work with horses (particularly thoroughbreds), but unfortunately can’t own or ride a horse at the moment due to the fact that her treatments cause her bones to be too brittle.

The Make a Wish Foundation partnered with Rolex and eventing business owners, including John Nunn, to help make Hannah’s Rolex experience memorable and give her a leg up on returning to riding.  

For some of us, our biggest dream is to be like Mary King and take that victory lap around Rolex.  For others of us, life takes some twists and turns an all of a sudden our thoughts become much more immediate.  Thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation for everything they do to help dreams come true, and we wish Hannah the best and a speedy recovery.

Go eventing.