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$138
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).

Sneakers for Cayden to wear when he plays ball

Posted Aug 20, 2024
Cayden enjoys playing basketball and other sports. He considers this a way to cope with the stress of being in foster care or a residential facility. Cayden focuses on his physical fitness and health to help him reach his future goals. He has not adjusted well to being placed in foster homes and is currently in an Emergency Shelter for youth. He seems to be doing well in this structured environment and enjoys the time that he can spend in the gym playing basketball with other youth and staff members.

Cayden is 17 years old and lives in IN

Cayden has been raised by his grandmother, who is no longer able to take care of him. He has not adjusted well to being placed in foster homes and is currently in an Emergency Shelter for youth. He seems to be doing well in this structured environment and enjoys the time that he can spend in the gym playing basketball with other youth and staff members. He has one brother. Unfortunately, due to his brother’s diagnosis and needing more attention, Cayden did not get the guidance and supervision that he needed while growing up. Cayden enjoys playing basketball and other sports. He considers this as a way to cope with the stress of being in foster care or a residential facility. Cayden focuses on his physical fitness and being healthy to help him reach his future goals.

The Wish Story

IN DCS requests this wish for Cayden.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

OSW Social grants the wish for Cayden! Thanks OSW Social.

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the IN DCS for Cayden.

IN DCS receives the wish!

"These new sneakers are exactly what Cayden wanted. Cayden thanks you!"

Cayden receives the wish from IN DCS

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