My Name is
Shadreck
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Shadreck
After the death of his parents, Shadreck was in the care of an impoverished widow could not properly feed him. He arrived at the Rafiki Village Malawi in October 2007. Shadreck would like to become a doctor some day. He is a creative thinker who seems to grasp new concepts easily. Shadreck understands that Jesus does not give up on sinners, and he feels blessed to be in Rafiki where he has the privilege of studying the Bible each day. He is inspired by Rosemary Jensen, Rafiki's founder, and her love for the people of Africa.
DOB: Oct 4, 2002
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