Ileana, 16 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING

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Ileana is a kind and creative young girl currently in foster care who enjoys expressing herself through makeup, music, and movies. She especially loves listening to Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber and often spends time in her room singing along to her favorite songs. In school, Ileana has developed a strong interest in science, showing both curiosity and dedication in her studies. Over the past year, she has made noticeable progress academically, with her grades steadily improving since the beginning of the school year. Through consistent effort, tutoring, and school support, Ileana has demonstrated resilience and a commitment to her growth. With her creativity, determination, and positive momentum, she continues to build confidence in herself and her abilities.

Ileana would love a vinyl record player to begin a fun new hobby of collecting and listening to vinyl records. After spending time with her best friend, who has a record player, she fell in love with the warm, nostalgic sound of music played on vinyl and the experience of choosing a record, placing it on the turntable, and listening from start to finish. She is excited to start building her own collection of albums featuring her favorite artists. A vinyl record player would introduce Ileana to a creative hobby she can enjoy for years to come while creating lasting memories through the music she loves.