Izzy, 24 years old, MN | 43 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Izzy was fostered by their grandparents from infancy into young adulthood. They have worked diligently to learn how to meet their own needs and manage a budget. Izzy is a strong advocate for foster care in Minnesota, testifying at the state capitol and sharing their experiences through writing. In addition to this advocacy work, Izzy is busy attending college classes and spending time with their fiancé.

Izzy is asking for a standing desk to make it easier to stay active while completing homework, with the flexibility to sit when she needs a break. Since it adjusts between sitting and standing, it lets her fold movement into her regular study time instead of treating exercise and schoolwork as two separate things competing for her time. For Izzy, this is about building a routine where taking care of her body and staying on top of her schoolwork can finally happen at the same time, without one getting pushed aside for the other.