HOLIDAY WISH
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$420
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
HOLIDAY WISH
An electric scooter for Georgette who was diagnosed with cancer just before the semester started
Posted Dec 7, 2024
Two weeks before starting her first semester in her master’s program, Georgette was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that affects only 1% of individuals with breast cancer. Fortunately, the cancer was successfully removed, and she is on the path to recovery. Despite undergoing treatment, Georgette has managed to maintain a full course load throughout the year, although the treatments leave her feeling very tired. To help her get around, spend time outdoors, and bring some joy back into her life, Georgette would like to have a scooter to ride to class and around town.
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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CSULB - Guardian Scholars Program requests this wish for Georgette.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Awesome Human grants the wish for Georgette! Thanks Awesome Human.
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CSULB - Guardian Scholars Program for Georgette.
CSULB - Guardian Scholars Program receives the wish!
"This holiday season, I am especially grateful for One Simple Wish. 2024 has been a really difficult year but there have been a few bright spots where people have stepped up to check in on me or find little ways to bring me some joy. The gift of this scooter will be bringing even more joy as I coast along the streets, wind blowing through my hair, with a smile on my face. Thank you everyone at One Simple Wish who come together to make this happen. Happy Holidays and may 2025 bring all the best things to you and the people who donate. Best, Georgette "
Georgette receives the wish from CSULB - Guardian Scholars Program