MAKE A WISH
Posted on June 22, 2007 - Filed Under Charity, Nigel Barker Today
Over the years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation(r) has granted many wish
kids the dazzling experience of being a supermodel. From makeovers to
wardrobes to modeling school, they’ve received a genuine taste of the
high-fashion world.
And for some of the luckiest wish models, photographer Nigel Barker
has been behind the lens. Nigel’s skill with a camera is only equaled
by his upbeat personality that puts even more fun into being the focus
of a photo shoot.
Barker, who is a judge for “America’s Next Top Model,” granted his
first wish in 2004. Since then, taking part in wish experiences has
become even more special to him with every wish kid he meets.
“You are at once humbled, overjoyed and blessed to spend a day with
these young heroes,” Barker said.
Barker also puts a lot more into the wishes he helps fulfill than just
releasing the shutter. According to Gaby Sappington, marketing and
communications director for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New
York, he also arranges for makeup artists and wardrobe specialists to
make wish kids look their best for the sessions. He ensures they are
immersed in the glamour of the moment. Barker has also helped wish
kids create portfolios if they’re interested in a modeling career.
But it’s truly Barker’s personality that brings the wishes to life,
Sappington said.
“He goes out of his way to make sure it’s an incredible experience for
the children. He helps everybody feel completely at ease.”
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nigel–
ive been watching americas next top model for every season and while i am not what anyone is looking for in a model i still appreciate what the show is doing and i absolutely love you and tyra and twiggy and both Js. mostly i love you and when i saw that u are involved in MAW i was especially impressed. every year my husband and i participate in a MAW benefit dinner and i would be soooo floored if you would be a part of it. i couldnt imagine what having u there would mean to the guests and what u could bring would do for donations ive never been a person who networks for a cause but having u respond would make a world of difference to a lot of girls and boys in the greater cleveland area who need a hero and i think that ur world travel and interaction with different people and inspiration would mean a lot to those who have never been outside of our burg otherwise known as “the mistake on the lake” having been a “big sister” i know what it means to have someone take an interest in who u are and what ur going thru and also how to help and thats what im trying to do here with this random plea… im long winded and i know on the show that its not appreciated but im not a model looking to progress im a regular person looking to do my best in delivering something that ive never really tried to do before…its about the kids and its about the cause THANK YOU FOR UR TIME