Amber, 27 years old

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Amber entered foster care at the age of seven, being one of six siblings and the third oldest. Throughout their lives, she and her siblings experienced frequent separations, moving from one home to another. For a time, they were reunited and adopted, but that sense of stability was tragically cut short when their adoptive mother passed away due to illness. This loss forced Amber and her siblings back into the foster care system, where they were separated once again. Despite these challenges, Amber found strength and purpose. Her journey inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, motivated by a desire to help others in the same way she once needed help.

Amber entered foster care at seven, one of six siblings navigating a turbulent journey marked by frequent separations. After a brief reunion and adoption, stability was shattered by the death of their adoptive mother, forcing them back into foster care and separating them once again. Simultaneously, Amber lost her biological father and was unable to attend his funeral due to his status as an undocumented immigrant, adding to her emotional turmoil. Amidst these hardships, Amber faced ulcerative colitis, leading to multiple hospitalizations and surgery that resulted in her using a colostomy bag. These experiences ignited a passion within her to pursue nursing, as she yearned to provide the same support she once needed. Through continual change and loss, Amber learned resilience, which deepened her empathy for others and fueled her ambition to create a brighter future. Receiving a scholarship for college tuition would not only alleviate her financial burden but would also empower her to dedicate herself fully to her studies. Remarkably, Amber has recently become a foster parent, welcoming two children into her home with hopes of adopting them. Covering her tuition would allow her to focus on her education and nurture her growing family, representing a crucial investment in her future and the lives she hopes to impact as a compassionate nurse.