A pair of Samba OG shoes for Kennedi to unwrap on Christmas morning and enjoy something that is truly her own after wearing hand-me-downs

Kennedi, 20 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING |

Wish submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care

Kennedi spent years moving between foster homes and often felt overlooked in a system where it was easy to feel unheard. Through creating videos, she has found a way to share her story, connect with others, and help young people in foster care feel less alone. She creates content about finding joy through difficult times and making the most of what you have, building a growing community that looks to her for encouragement and understanding. While working part-time and saving for better equipment, Kennedi hopes to turn her passion into a career as a content creator and mentor for other youth in care. After so long wishing someone would listen, she is now using her voice to make sure others feel seen and heard.

When Kennedi steps in front of her camera, she wants to feel as confident as the story she’s telling. A clean pair of Samba OG shoes would complete the look she's been dreaming of: classic, comfortable, and just the right kind of cool for filming, running errands, or meeting up with the community that's grown around her. She spends long hours on her feet between her part-time job and her content, and she rarely gets to buy something just because it makes her smile. After years of wearing whatever was handed to her, choosing shoes that reflect her own style is a small but powerful act of self-expression.

$132