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Entry to the Lucky Laces 5k for 14 y/o Gabriel who loves to run

Posted Feb 28, 2017
Gabe has been working hard to get better and better at running. This race will be a great way for him to see all his work pay off!

Gabriel is 21 years old and lives in CO

Gabriel is a 14-year-old male who came to Shiloh House in October 2016 to work through significant trauma, dysregulation, and unhealthy coping behaviors. He comes from a home of substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. For the first several months of treatment, Gabriel struggled significantly, acted out frequently, and showed minimal engagement in therapy. In the last several months, however, Gabriel has shown significant improvement in all areas including educational progress, emotion regulation and behavior stability, therapeutic engagement and progress, and overall improved personal health and safety. Despite his hard work, his parents have failed to show effort and engagement, leading to a team decision to pursue alternative placement options while Gabe continues treatment at Shiloh. During this time, he has discovered a passion for running in addition to his ongoing passion in sports. He wishes to become a professional football player and has utilized running, sports, and physical activity as a healthy way to deal with stress, interact appropriately with others, and self regulate. He is a friendly and energetic teenager who is excited to use his new skills and strengths in a new foster home.

The Wish Story

Shiloh House- Littleton, CO 2 requests this wish for Gabriel.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Lisa grants the wish for Gabriel! Thanks Lisa.

"Good luck with your run! Sending you love, Pete and Lisa"

Delaney sent an update on the wish for Gabriel.

"Thank you so much Pete and Lisa for granting Gabriel's wish! He is going to have so much fun at the race!! "

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Shiloh House- Littleton, CO 2 for Gabriel.

The Shiloh House- Littleton, CO 2 receives the wish!

Danielle sent an update on the wish for Gabriel.

"Thank you so much Pete and Lisa! Gabriel enjoyed running the 5K with his buddies! Thank you for granting his wish, he truly appreciates your kindness. "

Gabriel receives the gift from her case worker!

"In case we haven't said it enough...thank you for supporting One Simple Wish and our amazing kids!"

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