Mila, 24 years old, NJ

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Mila is a resilient and determined young woman who has overcome significant adversity to build a bright future for herself and her family. Raised by her grandmother before entering the foster care system as a teenager, Mila remains a devoted, steady anchor for her brother, who has low-functioning autism. Since aging out of foster care, she has secured her own apartment and is focused on personal growth. Determined to achieve stability, Mila is working toward earning her GED with plans to pursue a nursing career. Creative and multitalented, she enjoys reading, park walks, making jewelry, songwriting, singing, and photography, with dreams of one day exploring acting and modeling.

Mila is excitedly preparing for a memorable outing with her brother during a special weekend getaway in Texas. She has made tremendous progress in her life, learning to be resilient and cherishing the positive aspects while avoiding the negativity that once overwhelmed her. Despite having issues with her retina that can cause floaters and blurred vision in bright sunlight, Mila loves the beach. Her brother shares this passion, and together they enjoy building sandcastles and exploring for crabs and other sea creatures. To ensure her comfort during their beach adventures, she is requesting stylish, high-quality sunglasses to help her make the most of her time by the ocean.