About This Wish
$500
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
A camera for Georgette to document life experiences
Posted Dec 8, 2023
Georgette has greatly benefitted from watching documentaries during her studies and would like a camera to assist her with documenting her own interviews with the elderly. She believes we have much to learn from the older members of our society, and one way to convey their knowledge and life advice in a compelling way is through pictures and video. Also, she would like to help the families of these older adults create living memories that they can keep with them and view whenever they are missing their loved one. Having a camera with so many capabilities built into one piece will make it easier for her to carry it everywhere she goes without having to manage a bunch of accessories. Georgette will be ready for just about any situation with this camera at her side!
Georgette is 50 years old and lives in CA
Georgette graduated from CSULB with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology last December. Her experience caring for her foster mom, who had dementia, for 7 years opened her eyes to the fact that there is a shortage of people working to advocate for older people. Yet, she managed to earn her degree in 4 years while also maintaining a 4.0 GPA, supporting the Guardian Scholars Program at CSULB, and leading it’s sister student organization Fostering Futures as President. These experiences all motivated her to continue on to get her Masters’ degree – something she would have never dreamed of even six years ago! Now she is on track to earn a Masters’ of Science in Gerontology by the end of 2025 and plans to begin working on behalf of older people and their families.
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California State University, Long Beach requests this wish for Georgette.
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The George Scheid Fund grants the wish for Georgette! Thanks The George Scheid Fund.
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the California State University, Long Beach for Georgette.
California State University, Long Beach receives the wish!
Georgette receives the gift from California State University, Long Beach!
"I want to thank The George Scheid Fund for granting my One Simple Wish! I’m looking forward to learning all about how my new camera works so I can start documenting people’s stories and histories. I really appreciate your generosity and kindness. Happy Holidays! Best, Georgette "