Piper, 11 years old, NJ | 18 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 05/01

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Piper is a shy yet talented girl who has faced significant challenges in her life. Since 2018, her single mother has been battling cancer, which has impacted their family dynamic. The COVID-19 pandemic made remote learning tough for Piper, leading to feelings of isolation and difficulties in keeping up with her studies. Recently diagnosed with a learning disability, she grapples with shame and faces bullying from peers, affecting her self-esteem and discouraging her smile. Despite these obstacles, Piper is creative and passionate about art, making beautiful bracelets and launching a successful collection for breast cancer awareness. While she desires supportive friendships, past hurt makes her wary of trusting others. She enjoys video games, music, and YouTube, which offer her moments of joy amidst her challenges.

Piper is embracing her newfound passion for gaming, an activity where she can truly express herself and shine. After facing teasing and bullying at school for being different, Piper has found a skill that allows her to connect with others and build friendships without the fear of judgment about her appearance. Through gaming competitions and tournaments, she has discovered a community that values her abilities and recognizes her uniqueness. Piper is now more confident than ever, and for her birthday, she dreams of owning a desktop gaming computer to further her journey. With this powerful tool, she hopes to dive deeper into her gaming adventures, continue forming meaningful friendships, and finally feel accepted and liked for who she is—an incredibly talented and sweet young girl.