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$64
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
A backpack for Laraah to start school on the right foot
Posted Aug 6, 2024
Laraah is hoping she can get a new backpack because her old one is worn and has holes that are growing bigger. This would mean a lot to Laraah because over the summer, she was applying for jobs but could not find one because of her age and lack of transportation. She wants to ease the burden on her family as much as possible, and being able to get a backpack, pens, notebooks, and other school essentials would help a lot.
Laraah is 17 years old and lives in NJ
Laraah loves being active and has a passion for playing basketball and running track, which keeps her busy and helps to maintain a positive outlook on life. Cooking is another one of her favorite hobbies. She lost her mom and has grown closer to the rest of her family since this loss. Her family has had trouble finding sustainable housing and has fought against housing insecurity for the last few years, only to finally find a sustainable housing this past February. Her father has fought health issues, having 5 open heart surgeries over the last 3.5 years. These events have caused a lot of trauma surrounding loss and permanency that Laraah is currently addressing. She enjoys spending time with her sister and her family on some weekends. She likes to spend time in town with her friends, riding bikes or playing basketball.
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Monmouth Cares requests this wish for Laraah.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Timothy grants the wish for Laraah! Thanks Timothy.
"Have a great school year! Carry your dreams proudly."
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Monmouth Cares for Laraah.
Laraah receives the gift from Monmouth Cares!
"Thank you so much One Simple Wish for the book bag. I just started school so it will be very helpful. Thank you again! -Laraah"