Edward, 17 years old, VA | NEEDED BY 05/23

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Edward is an amazing young man who is currently living in a group home without his two younger brothers. Edward has had a very hard time adjusting to the group home and has tried to leave a couple of times. Edward loves school and is an awesome athlete. Edward loves to play football and basketball and once played for an AAU Basketball League prior to being placed in foster care. Edward has decided to focus on graduating high school and playing college basketball or football. Edward misses his two younger brothers and looks forward to the weekly visits they have.

Edward's birthday is coming up soon, and he recently studied for and passed his driver’s permit exam. He plans to obtain his driver’s license before he turns 18. Edward enjoys playing video games and streaming online, and he has won several gaming tournaments. He recently bought a new gaming computer using money he saved from working part-time cutting grass. For his birthday, Edward has asked for a new gaming headset to complement his new computer. Birthday gifts can offer a sense of normalcy, especially for Edward, who has experienced trauma and hasn't celebrated a birthday in over 10 years.