Gage, 19 years old, OH | 1 DAY WAITING

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Gage has faced more challenges than most at a young age. He entered foster care at just 8 years old due to his mother’s substance use and was unable to receive the care he needed. Over the years, he moved from home to home, eventually being placed in a group home where he spent several years trying to find stability. After aging out of the system at 18 without family support, Gage experienced homelessness. Despite these hardships, he remained determined. He found a sense of safety when a young woman and her family opened their garage to give him a place to stay.Through it all, Gage has shown resilience and motivation. He secured a job and is actively working to finish school by enrolling in online classes.

As Gage prepares to become a first-time father, he plans to stay at the hospital with his girlfriend while they welcome their baby. However, without reliable transportation and having just started a new job, it will be difficult for them to purchase meals during their hospital stay. A McDonald's gift card would provide a few convenient meal options, allowing Gage to remain close to his family during this special time. Your generosity would greatly help to ease one small burden as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of fatherhood.