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A new skateboard for Abby who just got her first full time job
Posted Jun 14, 2017
Abby is needing a skateboard to help her get to and from work more easily. Abby just got a job at a coffee shop which is about a 15 minute walk from her house. Having a skateboard would make her commute even easier!
Abby is 24 years old and lives in OR
Abby is a very gifted young lady is has a lot of interests and dreams! Abby is a wonderful artist, she is incredibly empathetic and is a wonderful caregiver to her younger siblings, and she really working at being a responsible young adult so that she can transition out of care when she turns 18. Abby recently obtained her GED and has landed a full time job at a local coffee shop. She is also completely a driver's education course and is hoping to go to college in the next year and start studying general studies while she tries and figures out what she would like to major in. Abby likes drawing and painting, listening to music, hanging out with friends and skateboarding.
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Catholic Community Services - Salem, OR requests this wish for Abby.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Anonymous grants the wish for Abby! Thanks Anonymous.
"Abby, congrats on your new job! I am an English professor at a community college, and I have many students your age who are also taking care of their siblings, working full-time, and trying to figure out their majors and next steps. I wish you nothing but the best as you begin this next chapter in your life, and remember, your professors and counselors at your community college will support you all the way if you choose to continue your education! Be well and enjoy the skateboard!"
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Catholic Community Services - Salem, OR for Abby.
The Catholic Community Services - Salem, OR receives the wish!
Lori sent an update on the wish for Abby.
"Thank you so much for your help in getting Abby a skateboard! She's so excited to start riding :) "
Abby 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!"