Dequavious, 14 years old, IL | 2 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/02

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Dequavious has been navigating life in foster care for about four years now. Through it all, he's grown into a quiet, thoughtful, and genuinely smart teenage boy. Football is where Dequavious really comes alive. He's passionate about the game and takes staying active seriously, using sports as an outlet to build discipline, confidence, and a sense of team and belonging that can sometimes feel hard to come by in foster care. Whether he's on the field or just staying in shape, that drive and focus carry over into the rest of his life too.

Dequavious is about to celebrate his 15th birthday, and puzzles are where he really shines. They give him a sense of focus, patience, and accomplishment. A puzzle mat would let him take on bigger, more challenging puzzles without losing pieces or having to pack everything away mid-project, so he can keep building his skills over time. It's a simple gift, but one that supports something he already loves and gives him a meaningful way to mark this birthday.