Piper, 12 years old, NJ | NEEDED BY 07/31

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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 an incredible young girl with a gentle and introverted spirit. When she opens up, you discover her sweet and loving nature. This fall, she is excited to start playing flag football with a team for the first time. She views this as a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and improve her social skills while learning to collaborate with others. To support her new adventure, she would greatly benefit from a pair of padded football pants, which will ensure she stays safe and comfortable while playing.