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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nBraya Ray was in for a big surprise when she hopped into Meghan \u201cMaggie\u201d Whatley\u2019s Uber last year. Not only did Ray, 25, unexpectedly welcome her baby daughter Grace in the backseat of Whatley\u2019s car, but the experience bonded the pair so much that now, one year later, Whatley, 35, joined Ray\u2019s family to celebrate Grace\u2019s first birthday. In an exclusive report, PEOPLE shared how this extraordinary moment led to a lasting sisterhood and a heartwarming reunion at a ‘One Wild Ride’-themed party in Southfield, Michigan. Thanks to Uber, Ray\u2019s family and friends came together for the celebration on Saturday, August 15, reuniting Whatley with the little one that she helped bring into the world.A bond forged in the backseat<\/span>\u201cI never thought one Uber ride would change my life…Now Maggie is my big sister and Grace\u2019s godmother,\u201d Ray told PEOPLE. What started with one Uber ride turned into a sisterhood. It became family so naturally,\u201d adds Whatley. \u201cWe\u2019ve become closer, and I feel like we\u2019ve built a real sisterhood. We spend time together, talk about life, talk about guys; it really feels like having an additional sister.\u201dThe fittingly themed ‘One Wild Ride’ party at Pearls Event Center featured a bounce house with Uber car play blocks, a license plate cake decorated with ‘Uber Baby’ in frosting and an adorable ‘Passenger Princess’ onesie for Grace. About 45 family and friends attended the major milestone.A celebration of life and connection<\/span>\u201c\u2018One Wild Ride\u2019 felt perfect because that one ride really can change your life,\u201d said Ray, who is also mom to 5-year-old son Legend. \u201cIf everything hadn\u2019t happened the way it did, we wouldn\u2019t be here today celebrating Grace\u2019s first birthday together.\u201d Ray and Whatley told PEOPLE that the party came together with the help of Uber, who wanted to help \u201cmake Grace\u2019s first birthday extra special.\u201d\u201cWe talked about what would make the day meaningful for her and worked together to plan the celebration. It honestly meant so much to me that they took the time to come together and make her first birthday such a beautiful experience,\u201d saod Ray. While Whatley added, \u201cEverywhere you looked, you saw Grace and pieces of her story. It wasn\u2019t just a generic first birthday party. The details celebrated who she is, how loved she is, and this incredible Uber story that has become part of her life from the very beginning.\u201dA rainbow baby\u2019s story<\/span>For Ray, one of the most special aspects of the party was that every detail reflected her \u201crainbow baby\u201d Grace and how she was brought into their lives. \u201cGrace is my rainbow baby, so her story is one of hope, love, and answered prayers. The celebration also felt personal because of our Uber story,\u201d she said. \u201cUber has been a part of our journey in a special way, and having them help celebrate Grace\u2019s first birthday made the day even more memorable.\u201dWhile Whatley knows that Grace may not remember the party when she\u2019s older, she\u2019s excited for her to look back at photos and see all the thoughtful details. \u201cShe will see the friends and family from both sides who came together just to celebrate her life,\u201d she told PEOPLE. \u201cShe is going to know that she was loved, cared for, and celebrated from the very beginning. I believe having these kinds of memories and knowing how many people have poured love into her will help give her a strong foundation as she grows into a young lady.\u201dLooking ahead<\/span>Looking ahead, Ray and Whatley are excited to keep fostering their relationship and teach Grace the importance of sisterhood. \u201cI hope Grace learns that it\u2019s about sisterhood, and that you can help anybody and everybody, no matter their color, size or shape…Maggie helped me without hesitation. She was so caring, and I hope Grace grows up to be that kind of person too,\u201d Ray said.<\/div>\n Braya Ray was in for a big surprise when she hopped into Meghan \u201cMaggie\u201d Whatley\u2019s Uber last year. 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