Ismael, 8 years old, FL

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Ismael has experienced significant changes in his life and is grateful to have found safety, stability, and care with his grandmother and brothers. His grandmother continues to work hard to provide a loving home where the boys can grow, heal, and enjoy the simple moments of being kids. Like many children his age, Ismael enjoys playing football in a local youth league, where he can have fun, build friendships, stay active, and be part of a team. His grandmother continues to do everything she can to give him and his brothers a sense of normalcy while working toward providing them with a permanent, loving home through adoption.

Their grandmother has done everything she can to give Ishamel and his brothers a sense of normalcy despite the challenges they have faced, continuing to provide a safe, loving home while working toward adopting them. Ishamel loves playing football in his local youth league. Providing football gear would allow him to continue participating in the sport he enjoys—building confidence, staying active, and developing friendships—without adding to his grandmother's financial burden, reminding him that his community is cheering him on both on and off the field.