Tyler, 21 years old, OR | 29 DAYS WAITING

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After losing his mom, who was raising him as a single parent, Tyler entered foster care during one of the most painful and isolating moments of his life. Grief and loneliness weighed heavily on him, and he struggled to find a place where he felt grounded. Boxing became that outlet. Training gave him structure, discipline, and a way to release the pain he was carrying when words weren’t enough. Now, Tyler dreams of becoming a boxing coach for youth who are walking a path similar to his—young people dealing with loss, instability, and feeling alone. He wants to be the mentor he needed, using boxing not just to build strength, but to offer connection, guidance, and hope.

Tyler is asking for an Instax instant camera so he can start capturing the moments that matter to him, like time with friends, milestones, and everyday memories he wants to hold onto. Having a camera that prints photos right away would give him something tangible to look back on, a way to celebrate the positive parts of life and create keepsakes he can keep close.