Mason, 10 years old

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Mason is a smart and outgoing child who is currently in the foster care system and living with his grandmother. He has a love for sports, which serves as his escape from the problems he keeps to himself. Mason dreams of becoming a professional athlete and hopes to excel in soccer or baseball, his two favorite sports. Mason's favorite subjects are mathematics and history. He has expressed a strong desire to teach others about U.S. history. Additionally, he has a passion for cooking and baking. His favorite dish to prepare is spaghetti from scratch, and he enjoys baking puff pastries. Mason maintains a positive outlook on life and strives to help others see the bright side of situations that may seem bad.

Summer is approaching quickly, and Mason doesn't have adequate shoes for the season. His current pair has holes and is peeling at the bottom. Mason has been hoping to get a new pair of shoes so he can enjoy summer without worrying about footwear problems holding him back from activities. He specifically wants new Vans, as he hasn't had a pair of his own in a long time; they usually buy him shoes from secondhand stores. Mason can't wait to have the best summer ever with his new shoes.