Tayla, 21 years old, OR

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Tayla spent her youth moving through foster homes and juvenile detention, labeled as a "high-risk youth." This constant labeling made her believe she was less deserving of trust and freedom compared to others. Running away became her way of taking control, a survival tactic from her past experiences with homelessness. Now, Tayla is using her experiences to advocate for runaway youth. She knows the struggles young people face when they feel ignored and unsupported. Her goal is to create spaces where their voices are heard. Through her advocacy, she fights for policies that support their needs instead of punishing them for their trauma.

Tayla is requesting a new gym bag and would be very grateful to receive one. She has been going to the gym more regularly and needs a spacious, durable bag to carry all her essentials, such as her water bottle, towel, workout clothes, and sneakers. A bag with both hand straps and a shoulder strap would provide the flexibility and comfort she desires. Having a good gym bag would make her routine smoother and help her stay consistent with her fitness goals.