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Raised $170 from 2 donors Needs $0

About

My history is sad because ever since I was a young girl I've had to stay at home doing chores because most the time I've been alone while my mom is always away working. I started to go to school when I was 7 years old and continued until 4th grade when my father died and I had to help my mom. At 14 years old I returned to school and graduated. I thought I would never continue studying but now, at 18 years old, thanks to all the support we've received, we now have high school and very soon our dream is going to be a reality. My mom was 28 when I was born. My parents suffered a lot because lack of jobs and we didn't have a house to live in because we come from a very poor family that fought everyday to move ahead. My mom had to walk 6 hours daily to her job while I stayed home alone with my brothers cooking and cleaning.

Where your donation goes

Total $170
  • School Fees
    $50
  • Field Trip Transport/entrance Fees
    $40
  • 10 Pencils
    $5
  • 10 Pens
    $5
  • Art Supplies
    $20
  • First Aid Kit
    $25
  • 5 Composition Notebooks
    $10
  • Cd Player Batteries For English Lessons
    $15

Norma's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2013 Form 4
2012 Form 3

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Hi, Norma. My name is Suzanne. I am a physician in Florida, USA. I like to read, too. I wish I spoke Spanish but I don't. Are you just getting back from summer holiday like children here in the States. Let me know what you are studying. Anything you especially like(or don't)? Good luck

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