John, 19 years old, CA | 7 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Voices for Children - San Diego

John is a single father to a sweet boy and is also a full-time college student. He entered foster care at the age of three due to physical abuse from his mother and was eventually placed with his grandfather, who passed away three years ago. John was overjoyed to welcome his son last year; however, his son's mother has been dealing with significant health issues and is unable to co-parent. As a devoted and attentive father, John has arranged childcare for his son on campus while he attends classes in film editing. He enjoys taking his son to the airport to watch planes, a cherished activity he used to do with his grandfather, as well as trips to the park. In addition to being a dedicated parent, John enjoys running, as he was a track runner in high school.

As a full-time father and student, John has little time for running, which he enjoys as a former track runner in high school. Running helps him relax, relieve stress, and maintain his health. While John has childcare for his one-year-old son during class, he lacks support outside of that time. As a result, he hasn't been able to go for runs. John’s wish is to have a jogging stroller so he can take his son with him while he runs.