New Christmas Lights for Kristiona's new tree

Kristiona, 29 years old

Wish submitted by:

Foster Alumni Mentors

Kristiona was placed in foster care at the age of two. She was adopted but later bounced around from foster home to foster home at the age of nine. After being returned to foster care, she aged out. Despite facing everyday obstacles and medical issues, Kristiona became independent and started her college journey, which has been successful. She has graduated with her Bachelor's degree and is now looking to continue her education to work with children. Currently, she works as a teacher at an early head start preschool and enjoys every moment of it. Kristiona is committed to breaking the generational cycle of abuse and lack of education. Her ultimate goal is to own and run a summer camp for children in foster care, providing them with not only fun but also therapeutic and mentoring support.

Kristiona is so excited to celebrate Christmas this year, she finally got her first tree put up and it is absolutely gorgeous. It is missing just one thing, the colorful lights! She added her first set of ornaments and looks forward to adding more each year, she would love these colorful lights to put on it to add more color and Christmas spirit!

$20

The Wish Story

Foster Alumni Mentors requests this wish for Kristiona.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Cynthia grants the wish for Kristiona! Thanks Cynthia.

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"Merry Christmas to you I hope you continue all the good work you are doing in school. God bless you and continue all the hard work you are doing. You will definitely make a difference in this world. I’m a former foster child with kids of my own and a masters degree.I know first hand what it is like to come through the system but I have never allowed me being in foster care define who I could be and you shouldn’t either. You are a star so continue to shine bright. Merry Xmas kristiona "

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Foster Alumni Mentors for Kristiona.

Foster Alumni Mentors receives the wish!

Kristiona receives the gift from Foster Alumni Mentors!

"Thank you so much. I am really excited to add these colorful lights to the tree. Just in time for Christmas. "