Young man’s wish of sharing the healing power of music comes true – KATU

Photo courtesy Make-A-Wish Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. A recent Ridgefield High School graduates wish of sharing his love of music came true on Sunday thanks to he Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oregon.

Nathan Ehline played his music in front of a packed house at Portlands Crystal Ballroom.

Ehline, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, had a bad reaction to a drug treatment and was in the hospital with a life-threatening condition.

Nathan plays piano and cajn, and says music was a huge part of the healing process. He says music gives him an out-of-body experience while he's going through treatment.

He hopes this once-in-a-lifetime experience can inspire others while they're going through treatment.

Just the joy you get out of it. When you're done with the show or start with it, it sends chills down your spine," said Ehline.

Nathan said his love of music started three years ago when he and a friend played at First Thursday in the Pearl District. He says he regularly uploads his music online.

This is a developing story; updates will be posted.

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