My name is Joaquin Daniel McDowell, and I’m trying to change the direction of my life with one opportunity: the chance to learn coding and build something meaningful for my family. After my sister passed away, my mom and I stepped in to raise my niece, Londyn. That responsibility changed everything for me. It’s no longer just about surviving day to day—it’s about building a future where she can grow up with stability, security, and hope. Right now, we live very modestly. I’m on Social Security Disability, and every dollar already has a purpose before it even arrives. There is no room for large purchases, no safety net, and no easy way forward. Coding is my dream because it represents something different: a skill I can build from home, a way to create instead of just getting by. I want to learn app development and eventually build a receipt-scanning rewards app—something practical that helps people while giving me a real path toward income and independence. I’ve spent countless hours reading, watching tutorials, and planning, but without a capable laptop, I’m stuck at the starting line. The tools required to learn coding simply don’t run on what I have now. This fundraiser isn’t about luxury. It’s about access. A reliable, powerful laptop would let me take online courses, practice daily, run development software, and actually build projects. It would give me the chance to work toward a future where I’m not constantly worried about how we’ll get by, and where I can work toward owning a home for my family. If you choose to support me, you’re not just helping me buy a laptop. You’re helping me invest in skills, self-sufficiency, and a future built on effort instead of limitation. I’m ready to do the work. I just need the tool that makes it possible. Thank you for reading, and thank you for believing in second chances and quiet determination.