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Young Hero: Kya Qvale

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2017 Young Hero Kya Qvale from Harvest, AL

Born without arms, Kya Qvale, had to take care of her two younger brothers while their mother struggled with drugs and alcohol. But always the "forever-optimist" she not only thrived at caring for her siblings but excelled at school as well. Her positive attitude and warmth charm everyone she meets.

11/02/2017

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Young Heroes is a local public television program presented by APT

Young Heroes

Young Hero: Kya Qvale

Special | 2m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Born without arms, Kya Qvale, had to take care of her two younger brothers while their mother struggled with drugs and alcohol. But always the "forever-optimist" she not only thrived at caring for her siblings but excelled at school as well. Her positive attitude and warmth charm everyone she meets.

11/02/2017

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