Junior, 22 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING

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Junior has been in the foster care system since birth and never imagined he would reach the point he is at today. Shortly after his birth, he was removed from his biological family due to their drug use and unstable home environment. Since then, he has taken matters into his own hands, determined to build a life from the ground up. He is highly focused on his education and career, majoring in Business at Mount San Antonio College. Junior hopes to start a business that provides the support he wished he had while growing up. He is well-loved by the staff and kids at his middle school after-school program. In addition to his studies, he works part-time as a fitness coach and Uber driver. In his free time, Junior enjoys attending community events at his church, which include boxing and choir, and he regularly participates in Bible study.

Junior received a GoPro as his only Christmas gift last year and immediately started recording his life story to share with others who've experienced foster care. His camera was recently damaged and lost on a hiking trip and a replacement would let him keep sharing his message that things really can get better.