Kristiona, 30 years old, CO | 12 DAYS WAITING

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Kristiona was placed in foster care at the age of two. She was adopted but later bounced around from foster home to foster home at the age of nine. After being returned to foster care, she aged out. Despite facing everyday obstacles and medical issues, Kristiona became independent and started her college journey, which has been successful. She has graduated with her Bachelor's degree and is now looking to continue her education to work with children. Currently, she works as a teacher at an early head start preschool and enjoys every moment of it. Kristiona is committed to breaking the generational cycle of abuse and lack of education. Her ultimate goal is to own and run a summer camp for children in foster care, providing them with not only fun but also therapeutic and mentoring support.

Kristiona is an avid cup collector, and taking good care of her collection is important to her. A straw-cleaning set would make it much easier to keep her reusable straws and favorite cups clean and well-maintained. This simple tool would help protect items she enjoys using every day while making life in her new home a little more convenient and enjoyable.