Jay, 18 years old, CA | 7 DAYS WAITING

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Jay is a sweet and polite person who brings a lot of energy and positivity wherever he goes. He has a kind personality and enjoys connecting with others through his fun-loving spirit and unique interests. Despite facing challenges throughout his life, Jay continues to move forward with resilience and optimism. Jay entered foster care at a very young age and has grown up navigating many transitions. Although his support system is small, the connections he does have are very meaningful to him. Jay is especially close to his younger brother and values the relationship they share, even though they are currently placed in different homes due to Jay needing specific accommodations and support services. He also has a few close friends who provide encouragement. After graduation, he plans to enter a Transitional Independent Living Skills (ILS) program, where he will receive support with independent living skills and job readiness training as he prepares for adulthood and greater independence. In his free time, Jay enjoys watching animation and playing with RC cars with his friends. These hobbies bring him joy, allow him to relax, and give him a positive outlet for his energy and creativity.

Jay was over the moon when he received his very first remote-control (RC) car from One Simple Wish. The moment he tore open the package, his excitement was contagious, and he couldn't wait to take it outside and zoom it around. However, his heart sank a bit when he realized the car didn’t come with a battery and charger. While he appreciated the gift so much, he was disappointed that he couldn’t play with it right away. Now, he’s eagerly waiting for the day he can finally get it up and running, imagining all the fun he’ll have driving it with his friends and making great memories outdoors. A battery and charger would be the key to unlocking that joy for him.