BETHPAGE, Long Island (KGO) -- A New York boy with autism will have his Christmas wish come true - thanks to a toymaker that operates here in the Bay Area.
The mother of 10-year-old Michael Clyne says her son never talks to strangers. But this year, he approached Santa Claus and shared his wish: the "Applepie Ginger Cat." He's become obsessed with the wooden toy after seeing it online. Michael's mother wanted to surprise him for Christmas, but the toy was discontinued.
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"He made his first official request to Santa Claus and said okay, we need to make this happen, we have to figure this out," said Jeanie Shelton-Clyne, mother.
They got it figured out, thanks to strangers. Their story went viral. People online flooded Applepie Toys with messages. A director with the company tracked one down at his Orinda office. "Applepie Ginger Cat" is expected to arrive this week.