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Young Hero: Alma Atassi

Young Hero Alma Atassi from Madison, Alabama

09/18/2020 | Rating NR

Young Heroes

Young Hero: Alma Atassi

Special | 2m 4s

Young Hero Alma Atassi from Madison, Alabama

After Alma's parents passed away in 2013, the responsibilities of family finances and helping to care for her siblings fell to her. She has maintained above a 4.0 GPA, tutors math and teaches Spanish to second-graders from a nearby school, and even started an all-ages music venue to raise money for charity. "Along the way, she has gained the respect and admiration of everyone who has known her."

09/18/2020 | Rating NR

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Young Heroes

Young Hero: Alma Atassi

Special | 2m 4s

After Alma's parents passed away in 2013, the responsibilities of family finances and helping to care for her siblings fell to her. She has maintained above a 4.0 GPA, tutors math and teaches Spanish to second-graders from a nearby school, and even started an all-ages music venue to raise money for charity. "Along the way, she has gained the respect and admiration of everyone who has known her."

09/18/2020 | Rating NR

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