“The love has been overwhelming.”
Parents can request to join the group and post a short biography and a few pictures of their child. Adopters then virtually connect with the students to later send heartfelt cards, words of encouragement, online registry gifts or whatsoever they feel inspired to give. Many parents have even returned the favor by mentoring other children in the group after their own were adopted.
Although the group was initially intended to celebrate those living in the Philadelphia area, Wyatt is thrilled to have individuals outside of the city take part. In just over a month, 7,000 people from all across the country have joined and over 2,000 members have adopted seniors.fund after many started reaching out to ask how they could donate to support the seniors.
“It extended far beyond anything I ever expected. Regardless of what’s going on in the world, people still want to do good things for others,” Wyatt said.Senior Samaj Schell was devastated when he first learned that his prom and graduation ceremony would be canceled. His low spirits soon turned to excitement when he found out that he was awarded $1,000 from the scholarship fund and adopted by three strangers in the group.
One of his adopters was Philadelphia-native Brian Oglesby, who decided to adopt after discovering Schell will be attending his alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Oglesby first learned of the Facebook group from a friend and hopes he can provide a lasting mentorship with Schell.
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