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A very tenacious student

Victor Cua
Dear Leslie, Anil, Thomas, Peter and Kim, Dennis, Mark and Lisbet, Mahendra, and Elena and Shanen,

Victor Cua is a very focused young man. Although he suffers from debilitating arthritis, it has not stopped him from being the best student in his class. He would like to see his family more often, but understands that it is very far for them to come visit. Victor lost his father when he was very young. His family was homeless for nine years, but different people helped them and lent them a place to live. When he was five, he started working cleaning a carpenter’s shop.  His mother works as a laundress and is aware that the only inheritance she can leave Victor and her other 3 children is a good education.  That is why when Victor turned nine she sent him to live at a border school very far away.  Victor’s dream of becoming a lawyer often keeps him in his room studying instead of going outside to play with his friends.  He hopes he can help others and give something back to the people who once helped him.  Victor is very thankful his gift of tuition, thank you!!

 



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