MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Fifteen-year-old Luca Orrico’s dreams are coming true after the Make-a-wish foundation of Missouri and Kansas granted his wish of a New York Yankees experience and meeting Aaron Judge.

“It's just a pretty special feeling,” Luca said. “I watch the guy every day, so just to be able to meet him is a dream come true.”

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To make this dream possible, Kelsey Zwink with the Make-A-Wish Foundation said Luca's wish-granting volunteer shared the idea with the organization.

Luca's parents, Erin and Mike, said it's been a long road for their son after he was diagnosed with an inflammatory disease two years ago.

“Going back to the 12 day stay at Children's Hospital, which nobody ever prepares you to spend 12 da

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