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Brain Tumor Doesn't Stop College Plans: Clearwater Graduation Shoutout
A Clearwater graduate battling a brain tumor dreams of studying accounting after ending school early, says a proud relative.
OLDSMAR, FL — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Julie Hernandez, who nominated Korbin of Oldsmar.
Graduate’s name
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Korbin
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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12th
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Countryside high school
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
Great-nephew
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
Korbin was diagnosed with a brain tumor 9 days before graduation. He was not able to walk for graduation. He was a junior that had sufficient credits to graduate and start his college career as an accountant, which is what he would like to be in the future. He’s a great kid that worked at the YMCA after school care and was loved by many. Shout out to him and his bravery for everything he’s been through this past month. Reach for the stars, Korbin.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
Kindest, loving and caring 17-year-old boy I know.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Korbin!
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