In a heartwarming collaboration, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma and Crossland Construction gave 9-year-old Jeremiah an unforgettable day as a “Construction Superhero,” fulfilling his dream of becoming a construction worker.

On Wednesday, Jeremiah took center stage on a Tulsa jobsite, where he played the lead role in a playful mission: “the only one with the power to help finish the job and defeat the mischievous villain who is determined to take down the construction site,” the event announcement read.

Deborah McAuliffe Senner, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, said the team at Crossland personalized the experience to give Jeremiah his dream day. “He’s going to be the star today of this entire construction site,” she told FOX23.

After “saving the site,” Jeremiah celebrated with a Lamborghini victory lap and a Chick-fil-A lunch with the Crossland team.

Katie Iannazzo, Program Director at Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, emphasized the significance of wish fulfillment for children navigating serious illnesses. “A wish brings so much hope, strength and joy in a time when a kid is going through something really difficult,” she said. “When we’re able to come together and grant a child’s wish, it just brings so much hope to their life.”

McAuliffe Senner credited Crossland Construction for making the moment possible. “Every wish is so exciting to be part of, and truly we can’t do the work that we do without the support of individuals and companies like Crossland,” she said.

She added that Crossland wasn’t just building a structure. “They are building that hope, strength and joy that a child needs to carry on through a critical illness,” McAuliffe Senner said. “For Jeremiah, this is his dream come true and it is something that he and his entire family will remember for a lifetime.”

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma is actively seeking more partnerships. “It’s a joy when companies see the need and want to fill the need, and have their entire company, all the employees, involved in this effort,” McAuliffe Senner added. “It really builds community.”

Jeremiah’s wish marks another inspiring example of how industry partnerships can make a deep impact beyond the workplace. For construction professionals, participating in community-based events like this not only brings joy to families but reinforces the industry's capacity to uplift lives.

Crossland’s full-company involvement—from customizing the jobsite to sharing lunch with Jeremiah—reflects a model for corporate social responsibility that other firms can emulate. These events also serve as powerful morale boosters and show how careers in construction can inspire the next generation, even under the most difficult circumstances.

For Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, the event underscores the essential role of collaboration. While financial support is vital, the willingness of companies to creatively and personally engage with wish recipients is what makes these moments unforgettable.

Jeremiah may have just wanted to be a construction worker, but for a day, he became a hero — not only to himself and his family, but to everyone watching.

Originally reported by Fox 23. Com.