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Reach for A Dream: 17 year old Leqisha's journey far

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Leqisha is a 17 year old dreamer who we met through Reach for A Dream together with her mom Nicolene. Leqisha is someone that has been through a lot in her life already - last year she was diagnosed with cancer and is wheelchair bound at the moment. She is also still undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It has taken its toll on her and family . We heard about some of Leqisha's dreams and made a few calls.
15 Apr 5AM English South Africa News

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