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Cancer survivor’s winning smile tells a story of strength – gazettE

Cancer survivor’s winning smile tells a story of strength

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Annale BartleyJournalist at Jamaica Star

September 7, 2026

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Cancer survivor’s winning smile tells a story of strength

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When 37-year-old dental technician Sydonnie Harper walked away from the inaugural Miss 30+ Jamaica 2026 with the Best Smile prize recently, it represented more than just the profession she has built her life around. It reflected the strength of a woman who has learned to smile through her pain.

“I was surprised to be honest because many of the contestants there also had wonderful smiles, but I tied it to the fact that I am a dental technician,” she shared, giggling.

But Harper said her smile carries a deeper meaning.

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