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$420
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A Mountain bike for Anika to help with physical and mental health

Posted Mar 27, 2025
Anika is wishing for a bike to support her health-conscious lifestyle and newfound commitment to wellness. After experiencing a health scare over a year ago, she has prioritized taking care of her body and mind. Participating in an exercise class in college sparked her love for movement, and she hopes to continue staying active outside the classroom. A bike would not only provide her with a way to exercise and explore her community, but it would also be a vital tool for her mental health and independence. Living with her parents, who remain unstable, has been challenging, and while her time in foster care ended with her return home, that hasn’t meant things have improved. As she navigates work programs, transportation is a significant source of anxiety. Having a bike would give her the freedom and reliability of her own set of wheels, helping her take charge of her future with confidence.

Anika is 19 years old and lives in CA

Anika is a creative person who loves to tell stories through art. She combines her sketches with music to make expressive videos that reflect each song’s meaning. Right now, she’s making a flipbook video that shows how music resonates with her. After spending time in foster care because of her mother’s struggles with mental health and substance use, and dealing with a father who struggled to cope, coming home has been tough. Still, she is determined to create a better future. She enjoys spending time with her younger sister, and they dream of having a safe home together. Anika has a sweet tooth and loves adding sugar to her food, but she’s also working on a healthier lifestyle, focusing on balance and flavor in her meals, just like she does with her art.