Nation A 7-year-old boy battling leukemia always wanted to be a garbage man. His wish came true. November 22, 2022 Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY Comments Off on A 7-year-old boy battling leukemia always wanted to be a garbage man. His wish came true. Carter didn't have to wait until he was older to live his dream of becoming a garbage man, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.