Judith stands confidently before two of her trusted peers in the Visitor Centre at mini传媒. It鈥檚 rehearsal day for St Jude鈥檚 2020 Australian promotional tour and Judith鈥檚 been handpicked by 鈥楳ama Gemma鈥� Sisia, St Jude鈥檚 School Founder, to accompany her on her upcoming trip Down Under.
In front of some of her peers, Judith practices telling her tale of triumph. It鈥檚 a tale that鈥檚 well-known to those in the room and will soon be shared with people across Australia. It鈥檚 the tale of how St Jude鈥檚 transforms lives.
Judith is preparing for the journey of a lifetime. This month, she is boarding her very first flight, bound for Australia. There she will meet incredible Australian supporters, who have built the school she loves 鈥� the place she calls her home 鈥� from scratch.
鈥淲hen Gemma invited me to join her and help to spread the word about our school, I was so excited! I just couldn鈥檛 believe it was me going there!鈥� Judith enthuses.
鈥淭he culture in Tanzania is very different from Australian culture. I will try to learn the differences between here and there, and I will love learning about a new part of the world.鈥�
鈥淥f course, I know that we share a great love for St Jude鈥檚, so I know I will love everyone I meet!鈥� she says.
Judith started in Standard 1 at St Jude鈥檚 and is now getting ready for university. She has benefitted from 13 years of 100% free, quality education and she believes it鈥檚 made the world of difference to her.
鈥淛oining St Jude鈥檚 changed my life so much. I鈥檓 happy and grateful to meet our supporters. I came from a humble family and the sponsors and donors are the ones who enabled me to go to one of the best schools in Tanzania!鈥� she shares.
鈥淚t was this golden chance that opened the door and helped me to realise that poverty could not hinder my success forever.鈥�
While it鈥檚 been a challenging year for so many members of our international family, Judith hopes she will bring a story of joy to the people who gifted her with an education.
鈥淚 know that so many people in Australia are suffering right now, and it pains my heart. I hope Gemma and I can bring some smiles to their faces, because they really deserve to be happy.鈥�
Would you like to hear more about Judith鈥檚 remarkable journey? Be sure to attend a public tour event in a town near you!
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