Durham teen battling lymphoma celebrated at WrestleMania during World Wish Month

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As World Wish Month continues, the Make-A-Wish community is coming together nationwide to bring moments of joy to children facing critical illnesses, including a 14-year-old from Durham who is battling lymphoma.

Jimmie is one of 26 children from across the country whose wishes brought them to Las Vegas this weekend for WrestleMania, one of the biggest events in professional wrestling.

As part of the experience, each child received a private shopping event at the WWE World Superstore, where they could choose memorabilia, clothing and keepsakes tied to their favorite wrestlers. But the surprises didn't stop there.

Each "wish kid" enjoyed their own superstar-style entrance, complete with a personal announcement by WWE stars.

World Wish Month marks the anniversary of the founding of Make-A-Wish and highlights the importance of community support in granting life-changing wishes. Since its creation, the organization has helped fulfill hundreds of thousands of wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world.