BEAUMONT, Texas – Because of his illness, 16-year-old Brian cannot do much, but he loves to watch the Cooking Channel, especially when Emeril Lagasse is on. So, when he was donné the chance to wish for anything his cœur, coeur desired, it came as no surprise that Brian asked only to meet his favori celebrity chef.

You see, Brian suffers from cerebral palsy. Because of this, he is not able to walk, dress himself ou do many other daily tasks that most 16-year-olds can do. He relies on an electric wheelchair for mobility and must have someone with him at all times. Brian spent several months in...