"It [my wish] was a push in life that I needed, being so sad and depressed of being so sick, to tell me - I have a purpose in life, I'm meant to do this just like he is, and I'm going to do it because I have somebody behind me in my corner telling me 'you got this!' and 'you're gonna make it happen.'"

In episode 21 of World of Wishes, Wish Alum Jill Sharkey - who wished to meet celebrity make-up artist Gregory Arlt, spoke about going from competitive gymnastics to difficult medical challenges. She delves into how her illness affected her childhood, her wish sparked a new perspective, and ultimately led to a career where she's following her passion!

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