LaciRay, 18 years old, CA | 24 DAYS WAITING

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LaciRay has experienced the challenges of growing up in foster care, navigating uncertainty, change, and adversity at a young age. Now a college student, she continues to balance her education while overcoming these obstacles with strength and resilience. She has an emotional support animal, Drako, that she cares for and enjoys spending time with, and in her free time, she loves hanging out with friends and learning how to cook. LaciRay is excited to develop life skills and learn how to be independent. Rather than allowing her circumstances to define her, she remains positive, focused, and determined to create a better future for herself. She consistently demonstrates perseverance, growth, and a strong sense of purpose as she works toward her goals and continues to overcome the barriers she has faced.

LaciRay is entering a new chapter, learning to live independently, make new friends, and build a life of her own for the first time. She's experiencing many firsts right now: new milestones, new relationships, and a growing sense of independence. A camera would let her capture these moments as they happen, from new friendships and adventures to the small, everyday moments that make up this stage of her life. For LaciRay, it would give her a way to document this journey and look back later on how far she's come. As she continues building a life filled with new experiences and relationships, a camera would record the growth, courage, and independence she's working hard to build.