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HOLIDAY WISH

A Gaming Computer for Cameron, who is spending his first Christmas without any family

Posted Dec 21, 2022
Video games are an outlet of fun for Cameron, and a way that he has kept in touch with friends while his living circumstances have changed so much over the last couple of years. Cameron's special holiday wish is for a gaming computer, although he worries that there's no one in his life to grant such wishes anymore. Granting Cameron's wish would bring joy to this young man after so much tragedy, and would go a long way to reminding him of the magic of Christmas.

Cameron is 19 years old and lives in NJ

Cameron has suffered a series of crushing losses for such a young man. His father died when he was very young, and his mother struggled to care for him due to her own life challenges, so Cameron lived with his great aunt. Cameron's great aunt was a loving, nurturing caregiver, and Cameron adored his great aunt's cooking. When Cameron's great aunt passed away a year and a half ago, he ended up in foster care because there was no other family able to care for him. The loss of his great aunt was devastating, and for a long time, Cameron shut down and did not speak with anyone. Gradually, Cameron re-focused on his future, getting a job, and working hard at school. He turned 18 this year, but decided to stay in the foster care system until the age of 21, to have some additional support as he prepares for his future. Recently, Cameron's mother also passed away, and Cameron now finds himself facing his first Christmas without any family. He lives in a group home for young adults, and will spend his holidays there. He dreams of his great aunt's cooking this Christmas, admitting that he has become a picky eater as the food in his group home is nothing like what she used to make. Cameron loves to play basketball, but he bounced between homes so much during his later high school years that he was not able to be on a basketball team. He plays on the outdoor court at his group home in the warm weather months, and has a net in his room to keep shooting hoops during the winter.

The Wish Story

Passaic County CASA requests this wish for Cameron.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Holiday 2022 grants the wish for Cameron! Thanks Holiday 2022.

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Passaic County CASA for Cameron.

Passaic County CASA receives the wish!

Cameron receives the gift from Passaic County CASA !

"Thank you for granting this wish for Cameron! He is incredibly grateful, and we are all humbled by your generosity! - Passaic County CASA "

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