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B.C. woman faces racism, homelessness chasing dream of being a doctor

Nyasha Katedza is raising funds to help her through medical school
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Nyasha Katedza has launched a GoFundMe to help her through medical school. (Photo contributed)

Martha Wickett

Contributor

Despite having had to overcome daunting obstacles, a former Shuswap resident has never stopped reaching for her dream.

Over the years Nyasha Katedza has been without a home, spent nearly 12 years in the immigration system, faced racism, yet has hung onto her goal of becoming a medical doctor.

Nearly three decades after she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree, she was able to complete the MCAT exam (Medical College Admission Test) and has been accepted into a medical school.

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