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Brenda
Brenda's mother is deceased and her father is in prison. Her and her sister Beli have an uncle who was not able to care for them. The girls were referred to Rafiki Foundation so they could stay together. Belis and Brenda appear to be identical twins! Upon their arrival together, their new Rafiki siblings tried hard to learn how to tell them apart! Brenda is industrious, committed, and shows interest in physical education. She especially enjoys volleyball, soccer, and shot-put. She has also developed an increased interest in Language Arts, especially literature and grammar. She likes all classes related to practical skills. She is academically average and excels in sports. She is cooperative, loving, and caring. She is growing in her self-discipline, responsibility, and attitude toward math.
DOB: Nov 12, 2002
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