Tommy, 21 years old, CA | 10 DAYS WAITING |

Wish submitted by:

AcademySTAY

Tommy is a former foster youth who aged out of care. He lives in stable housing and is studying to be a welder. Tommy struggled with homelessness and managing his coursework without a permanent home. Now that he has stable housing, he can focus on his education. Motivated and goal-oriented, Tommy is working hard to build a future.

Tommy is a hardworking welding student who's juggling trade school, independent living, and long-term career goals after aging out of foster care. While most of his energy goes toward building stability and mastering his craft, he’s also learning how to make space for joy and stress relief. These indoor/outdoor ankle roller skates would give Tommy a fun, healthy outlet to stay active and decompress after long days of classes and training. Whether he's skating around the neighborhood or at a local rink, this wish is about more than recreation—it’s about reclaiming movement, confidence, and a bit of freedom along the way.