Saint J, 10 years old, NJ

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Saint is a remarkable young lady with a love for reading, dinosaurs, and science. As an honor roll student, she is passionate about learning and enjoys cooking, especially baking, inspired by her grandmother, the neighborhood "cake lady." Saint's journey has been challenging; after losing her mother, she and her siblings were taken in by their maternal grandmother to avoid foster care. Their father has been absent since they were toddlers. Following a devastating fire that destroyed their home and belongings, Saint and her siblings became homeless again, relying on their grandmother for support. To cope with her feelings of sadness and isolation, Saint has started therapy and is learning to embrace her childhood while cultivating positive thoughts.

Saint is going through an incredibly challenging time after the loss of her mom and the devastating experience of losing several irreplaceable items in a recent house fire. She has a lot of built-up frustration from these overwhelming hardships. A boxing pad would serve as a powerful outlet for her emotions, helping her relieve some stress and allowing her to have tournaments with her sister. A boxing pad would not only assist her in feeling better physically but also provide a sense of empowerment during this difficult period. Granting this wish would uplift her spirits and remind her that there is strength in finding positive ways to cope with life's challenges.