Superheroes swarm Southcentre Mall to support Make-A-Wish Canada

Southcentre Mall was full of superheroes Friday participating in the Hero Challenge to support Make-A-Wish Canada.

Southcentre Mall was jam packed with superheroes Friday.

The mall hosted the Heroes Challenge for Make-A-Wish Canada.

These superheroes weren’t scaling tall buildings or spinning a spider’s web but rather taking part in a series of interactive physical and mental challenges.

It’s in support of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

“It feels like there are more people that can care about me and understand my story and stuff,” said Lauren Costea, who is a cystic fibrosis patient.

“She goes through a lot,” said Melissa, Lauren’s mom. “She is a tough kid. She takes a lot of pills everyday and she has tons of struggles but she doesn’t let it get her down.”

Right now, more than 190 children in southern Alberta are waiting for their wish to be fulfilled.

To learn more about Make-A-Wish Canada, go here.