Gavin, 13 years old, NJ | 25 DAYS WAITING

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Gavin is a wonderful young man. Right now, he and his sister are living with a family friend while their parents are being detained. They’ve been going through a tough time, relying on this friend who doesn’t have a lot of money. Gavin has some challenges, including a learning disability, autism, and diabetes, but he has a gentle and joyful spirit. He might be shy at first, but once you get to know him, his loving and playful side shines through. Gavin loves spending time with his family and enjoys activities like building with blocks, playing soccer, and working with magnetic toys and educational games. These things help him be creative and learn while having fun. His story is one of strength and hope.

Gavin can’t wait for summer days at the beach, where he loves building sandcastles and finding little treasures along the shore. The only problem is that he doesn't have any comfortable shirts to wear while he’s having fun. A few tagless swim shirts would really brighten his day and let him fully enjoy his adventures in the sun. This kind gesture would mean a lot, especially since his plans to fly back to Venezuela to reunite with his family have been delayed due to the recent earthquake. He could really use something to lift his spirits this summer!