A motorized Thomas & Friends train set for Barrett who has spent so much of his time caring for others and deserves the chance to enjoy being a kid himself
Barrett, 11 years old, VA | 5 DAYS WAITING
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The Friends of Foster CareBarrett is a gentle, patient young boy who naturally looks out for the younger children around him. He has spent much of his life helping care for his siblings and continues to be a positive role model in his foster home. After spending so much time taking care of others, Barrett is learning to enjoy being a kid himself through playing with toy trains and cars. He also loves anything that flies and dreams of becoming a pilot or aerial photographer one day. Barrett hopes to explore the world beyond the places he has known and deserves opportunities to have fun, follow his interests, and simply enjoy childhood.
Barrett has always had a soft spot for trains, and a motorized Thomas & Friends set would give him a track that comes alive. He could build the layout, press go, and watch the engine chug around the loop while the little ones cheer from the floor. Planning the track and fixing the curves and connections lets him practice the patient, hands-on problem-solving he is so good at, and the set gives everyone in the room a reason to gather around. For a boy who has spent so long caring for others, a train set that invites him to play alongside them lets him be the kid he deserves to be.
