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Hospice workers surprise Michigan woman with tickets to 'The Lion King,' fulfilling a lifelong dream

Emmanuel Hospice, in collaboration with Broadway Grand Rapids and Bloom Credit Union, arranged for 82-year-old West Michigan resident Judy Bennink to see the Broadway show 'The Lion King.'
During a previous trip to Ontario, Judy unsuccessfully attempted to see the production with her husband, Donald, whom she cared for until his 2016 death following his Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis.
Accompanied by her son, Kent, and his wife, Colleen, Judy attended the performance where Kent described the 18-foot giraffes as amazing and said the experience would be 'remembered for a lifetime.'
Reflecting on the gesture, Kent praised the organization's efforts, stating, 'I think it's great that hospice does a lot of stuff other than just taking care of the patients.'
Now living in hospice care, Judy felt the opportunity 'just doesn't seem possible,' as the event fulfilled her long-held dream to finally see the iconic Broadway show.

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