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Mary's mother, who was her only parent, passed away in 2004 when Mary was still young. Since her mother's death, Mary has been staying with her her grandparents. Her grandfather is not employed and her grandmother is has weak legs, making her unable to work. Mary's grandfather, who is also not strong enough to work long hours, does casual work to help the family meet their basic needs and to attempt to pay Mary's school fees, though the little that he earns is not enough. Mary is a very hard working girl who strives to excel in life.

Where your donation goes

Total $213
  • Tuition
    $94
  • School Supplies
    $44
  • Food
    $50
  • Internet
    $25

Mary's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2013 Form 4
2012 Form 3
2011 Form 2

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Mwanahawa
Thu, August 29, 2013 at 2:31 pm GMT
Hi mary
I like to know you better,what is your favorite subject?For me my favorite subject is biology.
~Mwanhawa
HAVE A NICE DAY
Kristen
Wed, July 11, 2012 at 1:51 am GMT
That's okay, Mary! Whenever you get a chance is fine! Which of those were your favorite classes?

~ Kristen
Mary
Fri, May 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm GMT
Kristen I am apologizing for getting back to you on time but we do lack computers and modem access.

Mary
Mary
Fri, May 18, 2012 at 12:04 pm GMT
Hi Eileen,
Thank you sacrificing your time to dance and fundraising money for my school fees. I also like dancing and hope to join you some other time in future.

Mary
Mary
Fri, May 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm GMT
Hi Kristen,
Am taking mathematics, kiswahili, geography, chemistry, biology and christian religious education. The subjects are not a lot for me but am trying to do my best.

Mary
Mary
Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:55 am GMT
Hi shangwe,
Sorry for taking long to respond to your posts. Its wonderful to hear that you have the same vision as I also have. Lets work for it so as we can achieve our goal. Lets keep in touch

Mary
Kristen
Sat, April 28, 2012 at 5:12 pm GMT
Hi Mary! Hope all is well. Write me when you get a chance. :)

Kristen
Kenya
Sun, March 25, 2012 at 3:08 am GMT
Dear Mary,

I am a student in California, USA. We hear you like dancing! We recently held a charity dance showcase to raise money and help pay for students' education in Kenya! Good luck in your next year of school!

Eileen,
A Kenya Dream team Member
Kristen
Fri, February 24, 2012 at 1:23 am GMT
Great! I always loved English as well. I studied English in college! What other classes are you taking? Is eight classes a lot for you?

Kristen
Shangwe
Thu, February 23, 2012 at 8:33 am GMT
Hi!Mary.I like to be your friend because we have a same idea of being a doctor at the future.Therefore we can interact together in our studies and life at large.
Mary
Fri, February 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm GMT
Hi Kristen, I am alrigth and i have not so far witnessed anything bad since the begining of the year.I am taking eight subjects the favuorite being English, the Kenyan national language. Part from academics, i also engage in other co-curricurum activities such as playing football.
Kristen
Sun, January 29, 2012 at 10:28 pm GMT
Hi Mary!

Glad to hear you are doing well! The new year has been well so far. How is school going for you this year? What classes are you taking? Which class is your favorite? Are you doing any extra curricular activities other than school?

Talk to you soon!

Kristen
Mary
Mon, January 16, 2012 at 8:19 am GMT
Hi Nathaniel Huether and Kristen Runvik,
How are you doing? How is the new year? Thanks for everyone who supported me in any way. May God bless you all.
Missing to hear from you soon.

Mary Njeri
Mary
Mon, November 28, 2011 at 12:43 pm GMT
Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire. So am reading hard to light the fire!

Regards.

Mary Njeri.
Mary
Wed, November 9, 2011 at 1:53 pm GMT
Hi,am very grateful for how you contributed for my education whole hertedly.Still strong and longing for the day I will meet my success.Thank you very much i appreciate it
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