the first is diana banda. this is her photo. diana was brought to the united states in 1993 at the age of 3. she grew up in oregon and dreamed of being a first responder. she volunteered with the american red cross and her community response team. during her senior year in high school, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. thankfully, after a long, long struggle, she is cancer-free. after her recovery, diana is more determined than ever to pursue their dream. she has enrolled in the firefighterring program in sail em, oregon. for the record, these students equal file for no federal assistance. when they go to clernlings they pay for tout of their pockets. they sacrifice more than many students because they're determined to get an education. diana sent me a letter. this is what she said about her dreams four the future. "although i love mexico because it is the place i was born, i could not pack my things and move back to a place i know nothing about. a place i only know through old baby pictures and family stories. america is my