 The leadership of my church allowed me opportunities and encouraged me to share my story. By witnessing their love for me and other kids in the foster care system, I began to believe that Jesus might love me too, and I gained a confidence that I didn't have before. At the same time, I was running track in high school, and my track coach became my father figure. After I aged out of the foster care system, he invited me into his home, and under his training, I became a five-time state champion in track, which allowed me to go to college on a full scholarship and become a part of the 3%.