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A 19-year-old Austinite is making it his mission this holiday season to grant a wish for a Make a Wish Child. Jordan Maywald's Christmas light display in southwest Austin grabs the attention of passersby every year.
This year Maywald used 80,000 lights for his display, he may be giving Clark Griswold a run for his money.
"Clark Griswold goes crazy with Christmas lights, Jordan Maywald goes crazy with Christmas Lights,” said Maywald.
The home is located at 10505 Twilight Vista and is easy to spot.
Bob Diederich came out with his grandchildren to see the lights.
"To see all the decorations this is absolutely spectacular."
His love for Christmas started at a young age and morphed into a hobby that grew within years.
His father Chad Maywald said he passed on the tradition to his son and has watched the Christmas tradition grow. "My question is when do we stop? I don't know maybe we don't,” said Chad.
But when it came time to flipping the lights Jordan Maywald didn't fall short. “But his (Clark Griswolds) lights didn't come on the first time and mine came on the first time," said Jordan Maywald.
This year, Maywald is not only adding to his display. But also the meaning behind it."There are so many lights and it's so great so we said it needs to be for a good cause,” said Jordan Maywald.
With his love for Christmas lighting the way, Jordan Maywold got involved with the Make a Wish Foundation Central and South Texas.
With the help of the community, he raised $5,000 last year and was able to grant a wish for Tyler Torres who was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Diederich said it’s not just about the lights that draws him and his family it about the cause behind it."Well make a wish is a wonderful way to help children who are having a rough time,” said Diederich.
The money raised from last Christmas allowed Tyler Torres and his family to visit Disney World for a much needed vacation."It still actually makes me emotional right now. Thinking about it. You don't know how you need it till your there,” said Tracy Torres.
Tyler Torres said he was grateful for all that Jordan Maywald did for him and his family.
"After all that work trying to get rid of sickness it just really helped,” said Tyler Torres.
Today, Tyler Torres said there is no sign of cancer and he's feeling better.
"Look at me now I can standup whenever I can balance I can get interviewed,” said Tyler Torres.
Maywald is hoping to grant more wishes this holiday season with the money donated by those who visit his Christmas light display this year. "Believe is just such a powerful word to me. Believe in yourself like children with make a wish believe you can overcome,” said Jordan Maywald.
Tyler said it’s people like Jordan Maywald who make a difference in the world especially in his world. "People like Jordan come forward and help make your wildest dreams come true," said Tyler Torres.
All the money raised will go directly to the Make a Wish Foundation for Central and South Texas.
Visitors are welcomed to stop by and donate to the cause.