Maxi, 14 years old, MA | 21 DAYS WAITING

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Maxi is a sweet, funny, thoughtful boy who loves animals, especially dogs, and he's full of questions. He has lived most of his life in residential settings and hopes to have a place to call home someday. As he enters his teenage years, he's trying to figure out who he is, what he wants, and who he can count on.

Maxi is a thoughtful teenager who knows what he wants and rarely asks for much. As a huge basketball fan, one of his biggest wishes is to have a Wilson Evolution basketball, a specific ball he considers the best. Living in a residential group home, he loves playing basketball; it's a positive outlet that supports his mental well-being and builds his confidence. Although Maxi would love to save up and buy the ball himself, he has limited opportunities to earn money. Receiving this special basketball as a gift would mean a great deal to him and let him enjoy the sport he loves with something he chose himself.