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$60
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
NEEDED BY 10/31

A Pair of Hiking Boots for Shawn to wear to school

Posted Oct 1, 2019
Shawn wishes for a comfortable pair of Hiking Boots to wear to school! He needs a pair that is easy on and off and don’t have to be tied. This will meet his special needs and help him be independent dressing himself.

Shawn is 18 years old and lives in NC

Shawn is a wonderful young man who, despite struggling with the lasting effects of abuse and neglect, has a bright and caring spirit. With many special needs, he requires a high level of care and attention, but he thrives when he is part of a loving family. Shawn enjoys working on fixing things and finding satisfaction in hands-on activities. He has a fondness for Chick-fil-A and loves listening to music in his downtime. Driven by his passion for helping others, Shawn aspires to become a teacher someday, eager to make a positive impact in the lives of those around him.

The Wish Story

Foster Parent Association of Wilkes requests this wish for Shawn.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Donald McWilliams grants the wish for Shawn! Thanks Donald McWilliams.

"Enjoy your boots, and all the places they will take you!"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Foster Parent Association of Wilkes for Shawn.

Foster Parent Association of Wilkes receives the wish!

Shawn receives the gift from Foster Parent Association of Wilkes!

"Donald, Thank you so much for granting Shawn’s special wish! He was so happy to receive his new hiking boots today and can’t wait to wear them to school! They were a great fit and he felt awesome in them grinning from ear to ear!!!"

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