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$76
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
NEEDED BY 10/13

Dance costume for Shakilah who wants to participate in her recital

Posted Oct 10, 2017
Shakilah lives with a relative and is enrolled in dance class. There are very limited funds available for extracurricular activities, but Shakilah very much wants to dance! She cannot participate without the costume.

Shakilah is 12 years old and lives in NJ

Shakilah is an adorable little girl, who just entered the first grade. She was in foster care for several years, but is now living with a relative. Despite her hardships, she remains the most engaging and carefree child.

The Wish Story

CASA of Monmouth County - Eatontown, NJ requests this wish for Shakilah.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

susan grants the wish for Shakilah! Thanks susan.

"Be the best little dancer on the stage - have fun !"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CASA of Monmouth County - Eatontown, NJ for Shakilah.

CASA of Monmouth County - Eatontown, NJ receives the wish!

Cindi sent an update on the wish for Shakilah.

"Dear Susan, Thank you for granting Shakilah's wish for a dance costume through One Simple Wish. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) are assigned to advocate for the best interest of children in court after they’ve been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. It is such a comfort for the kids we serve to receive something special, like the wish you’ve granted, while they are in foster care. Thanks to your generosity, Shakilah's day has been made a little bit brighter! Warmest Regards, Sam Cirlincione"

OSW Volunteer sent an update on the wish for Shakilah.

"Dear Susan, We wanted to thank you for the wish you granted for Shakilah's dance costume, but we think the kids themselves say it best!! We received an adorable thank you card from Shakilah and her sister Shawntay and wanted to share it with you!!! We hope you will continue to make more wishes come true!!! Thanks for being awesome!!! With Love, The One Simple Wish Team"

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