Gino, 18 years old, CA

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Gino entered foster care at the age of 12 after experiencing sexual abuse and has remained in care since that time. Adjusting to foster care and attending school in a new environment away from family has been challenging, especially without a strong support system to rely on. Despite these experiences, Gino describes themself as hardworking and goal-oriented, with a strong desire to build a successful future and make their dreams a reality. Gino enjoys reading, cooking, and baking and continues to focus on personal growth, independence, and achieving their goals.

Gino relies on a bike as an important means of transportation for commuting to school and fulfilling volunteer responsibilities. Because the bike plays such a central role in staying mobile and independent, keeping it secure while at school or volunteering matters a lot. A reliable bike lock would help protect this essential transportation and give Gino real peace of mind.