Elijah, 23 years old, CA |

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Elijah is an exceptionally intelligent, articulate, and insightful young man who approaches every goal with determination and perseverance. As a foster youth currently in a transitional living program, he continuously strives to build a bright future, working hard in his studies despite learning disabilities by actively seeking guidance and pushing through challenges. Elijah dreams of earning a bachelor’s degree in marine biology and pursuing a master’s degree. He was also recently approved for an emotional support animal (ESA) to accompany him on his journey toward independence. In his spare time, Elijah is a talented home cook who enjoys making healthy versions of his favorite homestyle meals, as well as an engaging online gamer with a growing following who hopes to turn his unique play-by-play style into a successful pursuit.

During a recent trip to visit family, Elijah took public transportation with a case full of his favorite video games. Unfortunately, someone managed to take the case from his bag during the journey. Since then, he has felt lost without his favorite online game. When asked what he would like for Christmas, he said he would be incredibly grateful if someone could buy him a Super Mario video game he lost.