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Powered by Friendship: The Story Behind My First Red Wing

Last July, I suffered a heartbreak when my beloved girlfriend suddenly left me a message saying we were through and then ghosted me. Despite several attempts to reach out to her, it was to no avail, and I got no positive response. I felt really down and neglected myself. My health deteriorated, and I became uninterested in everything, which made the people around me worry about my well-being. They did everything they could to lift my spirits—arranging dinners where I could vent my problems, cracking jokes to make me smile or laugh, and some even offered to manage my game account for me.

In September, the game I’m playing had a collaboration with McDonald's US from September 17-29, 2024, where ordering certain meals through their app would get you the first in-game red wings. 

I was really excited about it and asked a few friends for help, but we initially ran into issues since the promotion wasn’t available in all US states, and there were many problems with its mechanics. One of my good friends, Ms. Jeannie, had her son ask his friend, and they managed to buy the meal, but unfortunately, they didn’t get the code before the promo ended.

 

I had already given up, but little did I know, they quietly pushed forward with so much effort to get me one. On October 10, 2024, they surprised me by sending the code, and I was able to claim it! 



I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude. Their kindness and perseverance reminded me of how lucky I am to have such supportive and caring people in my life. I will always be thankful for the love and effort they put into making me feel better, especially during such a difficult time.