Colomba Gaete
Fifth Grade, Sunny Isles Beach K-8
Rapids Waterpark Trip Winner
An inspiring example of exceptional courage and determination, Colomba is a brave student who is a cancer survivor. After missing an entire school year due to intense treatment, she is now back at school, still taking medication but facing each day with resilience and hope. Despite the academic gap caused by her illness, she is working incredibly hard, attending morning tutoring sessions and making steady progress. Her strength, intelligence, and perseverance shine through in everything she does—she never gives up. With the unwavering support of her family, she continues to fight for her education and future, proving that doing the right thing means pushing forward, no matter how tough the journey.