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$345
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).
NEEDED BY 06/10

Luggage for Leroy to keep all of his belongings together

Posted May 31, 2022
Leroy was invited to participate in the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day program where he will attending workshops and meetings with members of congress to promote funding and program expansion for children in foster care. He would love to be able to purchase a travel luggage to keep his clothing and belongings safe.

Leroy is 29 years old and lives in TX

Leroy is a former foster youth who experienced significant trauma as a child. His father was murdered in 2010 and his mother abandoned him and his siblings. Leroy suffers from ADHD, Depression and Anxiety but has learned to cope with them. After six years, he graduated from university with his Bachelors in Criminal Justice, and now is in a Masters in Public Affairs program. Leroy would like to continue helping children and youth who experience the system. Some of his accomplishments are having graduated, becoming a Naturalized US Citizen and having been awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Commendation because of his involvement in the community. He has also assisted in making sure local colleges, universities and related stakeholders work together in bridging the gap and helping foster youth transition into higher education in a smoother way.

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