Hank, 15 years old, VA | 6 DAYS WAITING

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Hank absolutely loves all things cars! Hank entered foster care at a young age and has moved through several homes, some of them far apart. In his current placement, he lives with a foster family in a small town, where a neighbor who restores classic cars lets him hand over wrenches and sweep the garage floor on Saturdays. Hank soaks up every word the man says, and it’s the first time in a long while that an adult has taken an interest in what he loves. He is doing better than he has in years, but he still worries that something will change and take it all away. Hank is quiet, observant, and happiest outdoors, whether he’s walking the creek behind the house or wandering around the garage with grease on his hands. He dreams of restoring classic cars one day, and he keeps a notebook of sketches and dream builds tucked in his backpack.

Hank’s passion for classic cars is a big part of who he is, and a Lego Technic 1966 Ford would let him build one with his own two hands. As he assembles each piece, he’ll learn how the parts fit together, much like the cars he dreams of restoring one day. When it’s finished, he’ll have a display model he can be proud of, and a reminder that his dreams are worth building. For a boy who loves how things are made, it’s the perfect project.