I'm racing for Doreen!

Doreen and I are racing 10 kilometers in support of girls' education. Any money we raise goes directly to Daraja Academy in Kenya and Doreen's education. Thank you for your help! Or, as they say in Kenya, ASANTE SANA!
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Doreen's Story

Doreen is a 16-year-old Luhya girl from Kakamega, in the western part of Kenya, and will graduate from Daraja with the Class of 2028. She has two brothers and is the second-born in her family. They live with their single mother in a one-room iron-sheet house. Doreen’s mother suffered from tuberculosis when Doreen was young, and as a result, Doreen moved from her mother’s home to live with her aunt starting in Grade 2. Although her mother recovered, she remains weak and has never fully regained her strength.

Doreen was a group leader in junior school and loved being a role model to other students, leading with honesty and respect. She enjoys playing football, acting, and singing. She shares that when she arrived at Daraja, it was more than she expected. People were so loving and hugged her as if they knew her. Doreen hopes to become a human resource manager in the future, though she also loves cooking and would consider becoming a chef. She believes that educated women have the power to lead their families and support their parents.

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