About This Wish
$285
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Lodging costs for Addy to attend a service trip to Guatemala
Posted Jan 13, 2023
Since playing a critical role in keeping her family together, Addy is evermore passionate to help younger youth from similar circumstances and wants to mentor children living in an orphanage. She has the opportunity to go to Guatemala, with Traverse (a gap year program for young adults from foster care) but needs assistance in covering her cost for lodging at the children's home. Being a part of this service project means so much to her because she gets to give back to other youth, like herself, who lacked a mentor figure in their life during difficult times.
Addy is 20 years old and lives in IL
Despite her experiences in foster care, Addy demonstrates a level of ambition and responsibility well beyond her years. Her resilience continues to shine as she is constantly trying to help others and improve her community. This has included starting her own club to encourage healthier eating and leave a smaller carbon footprint; working with kids in an after-school program and being selected as a student intern at Lurie Children's Hospital, one of the most prestigious children's hospitals in the country. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from one of the best high schools in Chicago, Addy took the leap and started her college career by studying abroad in Costa Rica. She will now be attending Illinois State University and can achieve anything she puts her mind to.
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Foster Progress/Traverse requests this wish for Addy.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Dave grants the wish for Addy! Thanks Dave.
"This sounds like an wonderful trip and I hope you have an amazing time!! Hiking up a volcano sounds really awesome and I hope it’s a really great experience! I hope you have a great time and safe travels along the way!"
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Foster Progress/Traverse for Addy.
Foster Progress/Traverse receives the wish!
Addy receives the gift from Foster Progress/Traverse!
""Thank you Dave for granting my wish! I can't wait to meet, help, and connect with kids in care globally and hike up a volcano with my Traverse Together community! I really appreciate your gift in securing lodging, in country transportation, and the volcano entrance fee ????""