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Phoenix man with cystic fibrosis gets his wish to become a recording star granted

Make-A-Wish Arizona and Sneaky Big Studios teamed up to make 20-year-old Sean Dean's dreams come true.

PHOENIX — 'Sean Dean’ just might become a household name.  

Make-A-Wish Arizona and Sneaky Big Studios in Scottsdale is giving the Phoenix 20-year-old the opportunity of a lifetime.

The studio let him record his own music on Thursday in pursuit of becoming a professional artist. 

"Ever since I was little music has been a huge part of my life and when I started thinking about what I wanted my wish to be, music was that thing," Dean stated.

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It was a delayed wish that finally came to fruition. 

"Because of COVID and everything it has been difficult, like a different way of putting this together."

He’s hoping to make a splash with his original song called 'waves.' It has a very special meaning to him. 

"It’s kind of about a toxic relationship. whether that be romantic or for me my relationship with Cystic Fibrosis and it's kind of about the highs and lows and how you survive with that."

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He was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a baby. It’s a critical lung condition with no known cure.  

"Every day I do between 1-2 hours of breathing treatments and take 50-60 pills just to keep up with my health."

His health battle is only fueling his fire.  

"I’m very fortunate to sing and do what I love."

Sneaky Big Studios doesn’t yet know when his music will be released but said hopefully soon!

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