FOREVER FAMILIES / ANNE-MARIE PRITCHETT Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
Ultimately though, David is just looking for love. “I want a family that will love me and I will love them back. I will be there for them and they will be there for me. A forever family would make me very happy.” For more information, call Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK) at 602.930.4900, or visit www.aask-az.org.
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Harry is a gentle soul who would love a home that is quiet, calm and wants to make him the king of the house. He does get along with other dogs but mostly ignores them. He will need a kind and patient family who understands that he is a rescue and may have a few bumps while adjusting to a new home. With his blonde locks and cute-as-a-button face, we know he will make someone a wonderful bedside companion. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.
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Former NBA All-Star, Olympian, World Team member and Phoenix Sun, Dan Majerle, invited David to play with the Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) Division 1 basketball team. David, a 13-year-old boy who loves basketball, joined the team on the court to shoot with the players. He also received some pointers on his free throw shooting skills from Thunder Dan himself. GCU offered David a care package of shirts, a beanie, sunglasses, a plastic tumbler and tickets to a game. It’s no surprise that David was overjoyed with the afternoon’s events and was thankful for the experience. During his interview, David expressed how nervous he was at first to shoot with such great players and the legendary Coach Majerle; but that didn’t stop him from going for it and playing his heart out. Both his courage and determination David is a fun-loving boy who showed up on the court that day. plays guitar. Some other activities David enjoys include playing guitar, singing and drawing cars and action characters. “I was in an art exhibit and sold one of my pictures. When I sold my picture I was so happy,” he says. Guitar is one of David’s favorite pastimes and he is fortunate to be able to take classes to learn it at school. “I’m getting a little better each time I play. I have an A in guitar and I love it. I like to stay after class sometimes to work on the song I wrote and then grade my song before I leave. My teacher encourages me. I like to sing too.” Another subject David excels at is math. “Math is my favorite thing to do because it’s pretty easy for me. I’m good at it.” David would like to use his math skills in the future when he manages a sporting goods store. He said this would be a good profession for him because he likes to help people. David interacts well with adults. He would be a blessing to an adoptive family and offer them love, laughter, help and respect. He wants a mom and dad and maybe some siblings. “I would like my parents to love me, care for me, protect me and just be there for me.” An ideal forever family will help David continue to grow – body, mind and soul. They will help keep him active by playing sports with him and they will foster his love for guitar and drawing.
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