Mara, 17 years old, VA

Mara is a creative, independent young woman passionate about alternative fashion, horror movies, and special effects makeup. Having been in foster care since childhood, she has learned to express herself through her unique style and artistic interests. Although others may sometimes misunderstand her appearance, Mara has a kind heart, a sharp sense of humor, and a deep loyalty to the people she cares about. She enjoys practicing special effects makeup on herself and her friends and dreams of becoming a film makeup artist who brings imaginative characters and monsters to life on the big screen. As she stays on track in school and builds a future for herself, Mara hopes to turn her creativity into a career where she can share her artistic vision with the world.

Wishes submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care