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Mariana Tobon

Seventh Grade, Brucie Ball Educational Center

Mariana is an outstanding student who maintains academic excellence despite being diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, which is a type of bone cancer, last year. She has gone through various surgeries, receives chemotherapy, and is hospitalized frequently. While enduring all of these medical treatments, she has still gives her full effort attending class, participating in class discussions and activities, and completing ALL of her assignments. Despite her daily struggles, she has not allowed this disease to stop her ability to achieve.