Iris wishes for movie passes.

As a future emergency room nurse, I am deeply motivated to improve the lives of my community and family. Over the past several years, I have managed to balance school, work, and family responsibilities, all while striving to be a positive role model for my daughter and working hard to achieve my dreams. I hope that my success can inspire other former foster youth, like myself, to pursue their goals.

I am currently a student at Cañada College, majoring in Medical Assisting and Medical Coding Specialist. I am on track to graduate in Spring 2025 and aim to transfer to a nursing program by Spring 2026.

To celebrate my graduation this semester, I’d love to receive movie passes. Going to the theater is the one time I truly feel like I can relax and escape from life’s stresses. My daughter and I love to enjoy popcorn and pizza together during our movie outings, and having movie passes would give us even more opportunities to spend time together this summer as I prepare for the nursing entry exam.