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OSU superfan has wish come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation

While most kids might want to go to Disney World or even on a shopping spree, a 15-year-old Oklahoma State University superfan had something different in mind.

OSU superfan has wish come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation

While most kids might want to go to Disney World or even on a shopping spree, a 15-year-old Oklahoma State University superfan had something different in mind.

WATCHED IT ALL UNFOLD. WELL GUYS, IT’S BEEN SUCH A SPECIAL EVENING AND IT’S GOING TO BE A SPECIAL WEEKEND FOR ONE OSU FAN WHOSE WISH WAS TO LIVE THE ULTIMATE OSU EXPERIENCE. I AM A BIG OSU FAN. MEET EMILY BRANCH, A 15 YEAR OLD FROM TULSA WHO WILL CERTAINLY NEVER FORGET HER WEEKEND IN STILLWATER. I’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IT FOR LIKE MONTHS. SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO AS BRANCH HAS BEEN DEALING WITH A NIGHTMARE. LAST YEAR, SHE NOTICED SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I GOT, LIKE, REALLY PALE AND LIKE, WAS COLD ALL THE TIME, BUT LIKE, HAD NO COLOR AT ALL. AFTER MONTHS OF TESTING, SHE WAS FINALLY DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA. IT’S DEFINITELY BEEN TOUGH, BUT LIKE PUTTING MY FAITH IN GOD THROUGH ALL OF IT HAS DEFINITELY BEEN ONE OF THE BIGGEST THINGS THAT HAS HELPED US ALL. TO HELP MAKE THIS CHALLENGING TIME A LITTLE EASIER, THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION GRANTED HER WISH WITH THE HELP FROM OSU TO LIVE OUT A SUPERFAN’S DREAM. OH MY GOSH, HOW ABOUT A TOUR OF THE ATHLETES LOCKER ROOM AND WEIGHT ROOM? OH YEAH. SHE ALSO GOT TO GO ON THE FLOOR OF GALLAGHER-IBA ARENA AND EVEN POSED FOR A PHOTO ON THE 50 YARD LINE OF BOONE PICKENS STADIUM. IT IS LIKE DEFINITELY MUCH BIGGER. IF THAT WASN’T COOL ENOUGH, SHE ALSO GOT A PRIVATE ONE ON ONE MEETING WITH THE MAN HIMSELF, COACH MIKE GUNDY. THAT WAS LIKE PRETTY AWESOME. LIKE, I DON’T THINK ANYTHING COULD TOP THAT. BRANCH’S SUPPORT SYSTEM. HER PARENTS AND FAMILY ALSO ENJOYING THE EXPERIENCE. MY DAD IS ALSO A DIE HARD FAN, SO LIKE HE IS ALSO HAVING A BLAST RIGHT HERE IS WHERE DEZ BRYANT CAUGHT A DIVING CATCH INTO THE END ZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA. THE WISH ISN’T DONE YET ON SATURDAY, SHE WILL GET TO WALK OUT WITH GUNDY ON THE FIELD AND WILL TOSS THE COIN AHEAD OF THE GAME. THIS IS LIKE SO COOL. LIKE, NEVER DID I ONCE THINK THAT I COULD DO THIS AND I’M HERE FRO
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OSU superfan has wish come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation

While most kids might want to go to Disney World or even on a shopping spree, a 15-year-old Oklahoma State University superfan had something different in mind.

While most kids might want to go to Disney World or even on a shopping spree, a 15-year-old Oklahoma State University superfan had something different in mind.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Emily Branch, from Tulsa, has been dealing with a nightmare after she noticed something was wrong last year."I got really pale and was cold all the time. But had no color at all,” Branch said.After months of tests, she was diagnosed with leukemia."It's definitely been tough. But putting my faith in God through all of this has been one of the biggest things that have helped us all,” Branch said.>> Download the KOCO 5 AppTo help make this challenging time a little easier, the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted her wish to have the ultimate OSU experience and live out a superfan’s dream."I've been talking about it for, like, months,” Branch said about her special visit to Stillwater.Touring athletes' locker rooms, weight rooms and the floor of the Gallagher-Iba Arena, Branch has been given VIP treatment across campus.If that wasn’t cool enough, she also got a private meeting with the man himself, OSU football coach Mike Gundy."That was pretty awesome. I don't think anything can top that,” Branch said.Watch the video above to see more of Branch’s wishes come true at OSU.Top HeadlinesInvestigation continues after bodies of 2 toddlers found inside car on Norman roadTaylor Swift shows at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL openerOKC metro school districts take action after shooting threats circulate onlineTeen charged in deadly shooting at Georgia high school appears in court for hearingTwo brothers, two sisters charged in death of 7-year-old Midwest City

While most kids might want to go to Disney World or even on a shopping spree, a 15-year-old Oklahoma State University superfan had something different in mind.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

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Emily Branch, from Tulsa, has been dealing with a nightmare after she noticed something was wrong last year.

"I got really pale and was cold all the time. But had no color at all,” Branch said.

After months of tests, she was diagnosed with leukemia.

"It's definitely been tough. But putting my faith in God through all of this has been one of the biggest things that have helped us all,” Branch said.

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To help make this challenging time a little easier, the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted her wish to have the ultimate OSU experience and live out a superfan’s dream.

"I've been talking about it for, like, months,” Branch said about her special visit to Stillwater.

Touring athletes' locker rooms, weight rooms and the floor of the Gallagher-Iba Arena, Branch has been given VIP treatment across campus.

If that wasn’t cool enough, she also got a private meeting with the man himself, OSU football coach Mike Gundy.

"That was pretty awesome. I don't think anything can top that,” Branch said.

Watch the video above to see more of Branch’s wishes come true at OSU.


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