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Send Wilson to camp so he can spend time with his sister
Posted Jun 14, 2019
In past years, Wilson was in state custody and had the opportunity to attend Camp to Belong MA, a camp designed specifically for siblings separated by foster care, but now that he is adopted, their father does not have the funding to send Wilson and his brother to Camp to Belong this summer to see his sister. His father states, "My sons have greatly enjoyed the camp experience in their previous years, finding it to be the one time of the year they actually get to live with their other siblings, who are still in state custody. No matter the season the boys are always talking about their experience or asking me how far away until it begins again. The week long camp program is easily their most eagerly anticipated week of the year.
I am a single parent who works upward of 60 hours a week to afford our apartment. My sons had to make some sacrifices regarding activities, such as sports and recreational programs so we can afford our monthly rent and when I was informed I had financial obligation for the camp tuition I was heart broken, as I feared I would have to pass on this activity for them as well." Wish #1 of 2
Wilson is 19 years old and lives in MA
Wilson is one of many siblings who have been living apart in foster care, but fortunately he and his brother, Wilbert, have recently been adopted by a doting single dad. Their dad has made many sacrifices to give Wilson and his brother a stable and loving permanent home. Wilson is more quiet and reserved than his brother but when he forms a relationship it's a strong one, like with his sister, whom he rarely gets to see. He greatly fears losing that connection. He has an artistic ability, loves drawing, painting and sees things in a light his brother and dad would never see. Wilson has a harder time going out and meeting people but when he is with his Sister that is much less of a problem. He loves basketball and is a great athlete. Any physical activity excites him!
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Sibling Connections requests this wish for Wilson.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Jennifer grants the wish for Wilson! Thanks Jennifer.
"Wilson, I hope you have SO, SO, SO much fun at camp! love, Jen"
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Sibling Connections for Wilson.
Wilson receives the gift from Sibling Connections!
"Dear Jennifer, Thank you! Wilson and Wilbert are thrilled to be returning to Camp to Belong this summer to spend a week with their sister. Their dad is very grateful as well. Be on the lookout for photos on our FB page Aug 11-16 where I'm sure you will see some photos of the boys with big smiles! With much gratitude, Cynthia Dantas, Executive Director"