A mother’s tears, a son’s dream
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October 11, 2026
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ONE young man’s dream of becoming a doctor took shape when he was just four years old. Now, at 20, after securing the academic achievements necessary to pursue a career in medicine, Junior Clarke faces another hurdle — financial hardship.
But, he’s steadfast in his pursuit of the childhood dream.
“I always wanted to not only help people but to also change how the health system works. I want to become a general surgeon,” Clarke told the Jamaica Observer in an interview last Sunday.
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