We have been working with a local teen who has a rare genetic condition that leads to dangerous episodes of low oxygen. This young man and his family have very little and we highly respect their privacy; however, it is also a heart wrenching wish that we want to share. When we conducted his wish interview, we discovered that he was sleeping on a mattress in a small bedroom in the basement. He shared that he longed for a bedroom makeover and he would like the colors to be black and white and have a Saint Paul theme. We immediately reached out to our Facebook WAM Superheroes to help us fulfill this wish and some of our incredible supporters answered our call to action. They jumped in and assisted us in getting furniture and accessories to complete his wish to the fullest. And with the additional handyman and design help of volunteers Bryan, Craig, Christina, John, Sarah & family, and Ted, along with the amazing generosity of Slumberland Furniture, we transformed the previously dark and unfurnished room into a comfortable retreat to call his own – perfect for a teen to enjoy! When we asked him what he thought of his new space, in typical teen form, he responded with “it’s pretty cool.” But we know the difference a clean and furnished space can have on the mental and physical health of this young man and we send our sincere thanks to all of our wish contributors for the invaluable support we received in granting this wish!
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