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A Shopping Trip to Prepare Brayton for college and give him equal footing

Posted Jul 9, 2019
Brayton has been accepted into Indiana University where he will study nursing and live in student housing. Brayton is lacking the usual familial support available to many freshmen. As he enters student housing, he is sorely missing many of the common items that students have such as: a laptop, cell phone, school supplies, hangers, clothing, and personal hygiene items. Adjusting to college life can be a challenge in itself and many freshmen struggle to "fit in." We believe it is important for Brayton to begin the school year on equal footing with the other students. We want to remove as many obstacles as possible to ensure his academic success, and a shopping trip to get many of these supplies will go far in this endeavor.

Brayton is 23 years old and lives in IN

Brayton is a self-motivated, affable young man who has done very well despite having been confronted with multiple challenges. Both of his parents are deceased. He had lived much of his life with his grandparents, with whom he was closely bonded. His grandfather, with whom he was especially close, passed away and his grandmother subsequently suffered many health issues rendering Brayton basically homeless. He became a ward of the state at age 14, and has lived in multiple juvenile homes since that time. Despite these obstacles, he has done well at preparing for adulthood. He graduated high school while also attending a vocational school and was recently accepted into Indiana University where he plans to study nursing.

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Jennifer grants the wish for Brayton! Thanks Jennifer.

"Brayton, Congratulations on being accepted to Indiana University! I hope you have fun shopping for some supplies for college life. You've got this! love, Jen"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Advocates for Children for Brayton.

Advocates for Children receives the wish!

Brayton receives the gift from Advocates for Children!

"This is awesome! Thank you so very much!"

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