Can’t find a wish to grant? You can make a donation towards wishes here.

About This Wish

$28
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
HOLIDAY WISH

New basketball for Julian who is overcoming tragedy

Posted Nov 12, 2018
Julian loves to play basketball and is often his go to to help process the loss of his father. The basketball he does have is worn out and he would love a new basketball as a gift.

Julian is 15 years old and lives in FL

Julian is an adventurous young man who is currently living with his paternal grandparents, and 2 older siblings. Julian is suffering the recent loss of his biological father. Julian works hard in school and looks forward to receiving perfect attendance award each marking period. Julian loves helping out with the chickens in his yard and feeding and walking the dog for his grandparents. Julian struggles with reading and penmanship but is working hard daily to improve. Julian reported he enjoys the outdoors and loves playing board games with family, video games, football, bike riding and adventure Island.

The Wish Story

Families First of Florida requests this wish for Julian.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Jenny grants the wish for Julian! Thanks Jenny.

"Hi Julian, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad; what a horrible thing to have happen. I hope you can get some of our energy out with a new basketball, but please keep working in school and work on that penmanship too!"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Families First of Florida for Julian.

Families First of Florida receives the wish!

Julian receives the gift from Families First of Florida!

"Thank you so much for picking up this Kiddo’s gift. It was truly appreciated. It’s because of people like you that this child’s Christmas will be a little brighter. Thank you Again, Alisha L. Families First of Florida "

Want to Help Children Like Julian?