Laurita Uribe Aristizabal

LAURITA URIBE ARISTIZABAL

''I am very thankful for being one of this year's recipients of the Rockford Promise. With the help of my family and the support of Rockford Promise, I am now one step closer to achieving my dreams of one day becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. I will work hard and make all of those who have supported me proud, especially my mother, who has sacrificed so much. I hope to one day be able to encourage others like me to achieve their aspirations without worrying about being able to afford a higher-level education. ''