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HOLIDAY WISH

A basketball for Gray to practice his shot

Posted Dec 5, 2024
Gray loves sports, and given his tall height, it’s no surprise that basketball is one of his favorite activities. When he came into care, he couldn’t bring much from home, and having a basketball of his own—one that he doesn’t have to share with the younger children in the home—would make him very happy.

Gray is 13 years old and lives in OH

Gray is an amazing boy who can be described as a gentle giant due to his tall stature and kind heart. He has a history of being in foster care but was able to live with a family member for a time. Recently, he had a brief chance to live with his mother, but unfortunately, he is now back in foster care. He is hopeful that he will return to live with his family members again soon. When Gray came into foster care, he did not have much with him, and he was missing many belongings, including his comfortable clothes, phone, and other personal items. He is adjusting well to his current foster home and interacts wonderfully with the younger children there, playing with them and redirecting their behavior when needed. Gray is polite and respectful to his foster parents, which is commendable. He is also managing well in school, although he admits that he misses sleeping in. Gray loves sports and video games, and despite his challenging circumstances and frequent moves, he remains sweet and is a joy to talk to.

The Wish Story

The Buckeye Ranch requests this wish for Gray.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Awesome Human grants the wish for Gray! Thanks Awesome Human.

"Hey Gray! I was a basketball player too! Hope you enjoy the basketball and have a very Merry Christmas!"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the The Buckeye Ranch for Gray.

Gray receives the gift from The Buckeye Ranch!

"Gray is loving his new basketball! His foster parents just got a new basketball hoop at the house so now he has a ball of his own to go with it!"

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