Elaina, 23 years old, OR | 3 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/17

Wish submitted by:

The Lost & Found Institute

Elaina dreams of becoming a famous chef one day. Growing up in her kinship placement, she often cooked for her grandparents and siblings. Now, she spends much of her free time experimenting with new recipes she discovers on TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. Her favorite show is Hell's Kitchen, and she hopes to appear on the show one day.

Elaina has been thinking about her fall wardrobe, and the first thing on her mind is a cozy yellow sweater. She loves the idea of having something cheerful to wear as the weather begins to cool down. For her, that yellow sweater would represent more than just a clothing item—it would serve as a little reminder of warmth and sunshine as the days get shorter and colder. She can already envision wearing it on crisp mornings, heading to school, or just relaxing with family and friends. To her, the yellow sweater seems like the perfect way to keep a bit of brightness with her no matter where she goes.