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$170
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).

A pair of basketball shoes for Edward who wants to play ball at his new school

Posted Aug 4, 2023
Edward is excited about starting a new school. Edward loves sports and wants to play basketball for his new school. He has played over the summer at the YMCA and is constantly practicing at the local recreation center and YMCA. These Jordans will ensure that he's ready to play.

Edward is 16 years old and lives in VA

Edward is an amazing young man who is currently living in a group home without his two younger brothers. Edward has had a very hard time adjusting to the group home and has tried to leave a couple of times. Edward loves school and is an awesome athlete. Edward loves to play football and basketball and once played for an AAU Basketball League prior to being placed in foster care. Edward has decided to focus on graduating high school and playing college basketball or football. Edward misses his two younger brothers and looks forward to the weekly visits they have.

The Wish Story

Chesapeake Department of Human Services requests this wish for Edward.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Brooke grants the wish for Edward! Thanks Brooke.

"Have a great season!! "

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Chesapeake Department of Human Services for Edward.

Edward receives the gift from Chesapeake Department of Human Services!

"Thank you for the new shoes"

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