Sophia, 12 years old, FL

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Sophia lives with her maternal grandmother after being removed from her biological parents' home. She entered foster care at the age of 2 and has experienced multiple foster placements throughout her life. Sophia enjoys participating in dance, cheerleading, and volleyball. Despite facing many challenges in her young life, she remains friendly and kind to everyone she meets.

Sophia wants a gym mat to help reduce her anxiety and encourage her to engage socially through movement. Having a mat would give her a safe space to express herself through dance, which she finds soothing. It would also serve as a calming outlet, allowing her to participate in group movement or dance activities, which would help her manage her emotions and connect with others.