Marquise, 15 years old, VA

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Marquise is an incredible young man who entered the foster care system after being removed from his mother due to neglect. He is adjusting well in his new home and is performing admirably in school. Marquise loves to play basketball, football, and soccer, and he dreams of becoming a sports doctor. Despite experiencing significant trauma in his short life, he continues to smile and maintains a positive outlook on life.

Marquise has really grown tall over the summer and has went up 2 shoe sizes. Marquise loves basketball and has played in a summer league while on vacation. Marquise will playing on his school's basketball team again this year. A new pair of shoes would really be a great gift to start school. With this wish he will be able to get an amazing pair of basketball shoes that he can wear on and off the court.