Santino, 14 years old

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Santino and his two younger siblings were removed from their home because of their mother's homelessness and drug misuse. He consistently looks out for his siblings and demonstrates great resilience. Santino has shown emotional strength in handling stress and adversity while also being empathetic and kind towards his younger siblings. In his free time, he enjoys playing online video games with his friends. He is currently in his second year of playing soccer and is improving rapidly, with aspirations of becoming a professional player one day. His ultimate dream is to meet his favorite soccer player, Lionel Messi. Santino receives support services, including therapy, to help him cope with past trauma. Additionally, he benefits from an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at school for educational support.

Santino is a dedicated young man who works hard in school and strives to do well in his foster home. He began playing soccer last year and views it not just as a hobby but as a potential career; he dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. To pursue this passion, he deserves his own pair of soccer cleats for practice. Santino needs new soccer cleats to continue developing his skills in the sport.