About Us

I'm Aiden, and this is my story.

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The idea for Embrace came from the love I have for my grandparents. Every weekend, I spend time with them, sharing meals, stories, and laughter. They have always been my source of wisdom, joy, and warmth. But as they've grown older, I've seen how time has slowly taken away their ability to do some of the things they've once loved. Watching this change was hard, but it also opened my eyes to a greater truth. My grandparents are lucky; they have me and my family to surround them with love and care. But what about the other seniors in our community? Do they have someone to visit them, to share holidays with or to even simply sit and listen? What happens when their children have moved far away, or they've lost a spouse?

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This realization stayed with me, and the more I thought about it, the more I wondered how many seniors might feel forgotten. These are people who have given so much to their families and communities, yet in their later years, many face loneliness. The thought touched my heart. I knew I wanted to do something to remind them that they are still valued, still seen, and still loved. After some research, I was surprised to find there weren't many programs focused on granting seniors' wishes in the Los Angeles area. That's when I decided to create Embrace, a program dedicated to bringing joy to the senior community, one wish at a time. Through this initiative, I hope to bring smiles and warmth to those who may feel overlooked, honoring their contributions and showing them, they are not alone.

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I began the Embrace program at my local senior living home. It started as a small idea in my freshman year of high school in 2023, but over the past year, I've been able to grant many wishes, bringing joy and companionship to the residents there. I continue to work closely with this senior living home while also reaching out to other communities in my area, hoping to expand the program to touch even more lives.