Carol, 19 years old, OR | 9 DAYS WAITING

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Carol entered foster care after repeatedly running away from home because her parents wouldn’t accept her as part of the LGBTQ community. Home felt hostile rather than loving, and each time she escaped, she hoped to find a place where she could be herself. Instead, she ended up in foster care, moving from one home to another, which made her feel lost and disconnected. Carol uses her experiences to help young people who face similar challenges. As a peer mentor, she offers support, understanding, and encouragement to those in foster care struggling with their identity and acceptance. Having felt unwanted herself, she wants to ensure that the youths she mentors never feel alone. By sharing her story and creating safe environments, she helps them gain confidence and embrace who they are, no matter the difficulties they encounter.

Carol is asking for Lancôme eye cream because it represents an important act of self-care for her. This eye cream would help her feel more refreshed and confident, especially as she works to take care of herself day by day. For Carol, it’s not just about beauty; it’s about having access to a quality product that helps her feel cared for and supported. Receiving the Lancôme eye cream would be a meaningful gift, offering her comfort, confidence, and a simple reminder that she deserves care and kindness, too.