Avery, 14 years old, ME | NEEDED BY 09/05

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Avery spent time in a residential facility. She is a girl who loves to read and engage in crafty projects. She can easily lose herself for hours in a book or while working on art. Always quick to encourage and assist others, she sometimes struggles with self-confidence and doesn't always see herself the way others do or believe she is good enough. At times, she can feel down and out of place, but a hug or a listening ear can help pull her out of her thoughts. Her heart is as big as her smile, and she is always ready to help a friend or a stranger in need. Having experienced loneliness and feelings of being left behind, she is determined to ensure that no one else feels that way. Although life has brought her many tears, she always manages to find a reason to smile!

Avery has had an amazing summer, and while she doesn't want it to end, she is very excited to start her new high school. Although she feels a bit nervous, she looks forward to making new friends and creating lasting memories. She wants to update her wardrobe because she lost a bit of weight over the summer. She would love a gift card to Marshall's so she can go on a shopping spree and find the perfect items to make her start of ninth grade unforgettable! This wish was broken into two parts, to allow for an epic school shopping spree! This is wish 1 of 2.