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$30
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NEEDED BY 04/15

New Slides for Shawn to wear to his Special Olympics Swim Meet

Posted Mar 25, 2019
Shawn wishes for a pair of new Slides to wear to his out of town Swim Meet! He is excited about being on the Special Olympics Swim Team and has found a place to fit in! This has been great exercise and feelings of belonging for him. His team will be getting matching suites and Shawn wishes for a pair of new Slides to look great in!

Shawn is 17 years old and lives in NC

Shawn is a wonderful young man who struggles with the lasting effects of abuse and neglect. He has many special needs and requires a high level of care and attention. He likes being part of the family and likes working on fixing things. Shawn likes to eat Chick-fil-A and listen to music. Shawn loves helping people and wants to be a teacher someday.

The Wish Story

Foster Parent Association of Wilkes requests this wish for Shawn.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Maryann grants the wish for Shawn! Thanks Maryann.

"Good luck at your swim meet!"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Foster Parent Association of Wilkes for Shawn.

Foster Parent Association of Wilkes receives the wish!

Shawn receives the gift from Foster Parent Association of Wilkes!

"Maryann, Shawn was so happy with his new Slides! Thank you for helping him prepare for the Swim Meet! He is so proud to be part of a team and has finally found something he is great at. Thank you for caring!"

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