Lucia, 18 years old, VA | 10 DAYS WAITING |

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Lucia has found strength and stability through running after years of moving between foster homes and schools. Now a dedicated senior on her school’s track team, she hopes to earn a college scholarship and pursue her dream of becoming a physical therapist. Running has taught Lucia resilience and determination, and she continues to work toward a brighter future through her passion for the sport.

Before the sun comes up, Lucia is already out the door, running through quiet streets with nothing but her breath and her thoughts. Music is what carries her through the hardest miles, and it has helped her find calm during the loudest, most uncertain seasons of her life. A pair of AirPods would give her a comfortable, wireless way to run with her favorite playlists, stay focused during training, and shut out the noise when she needs to feel steady. They’d also go with her to the bus, to the library, and to wherever life leads next. Lucia works hard for everything she has, and she rarely asks for anything for herself.