At just 13 years old, Alena Analeigh Wicker has already been accepted to medical school after graduating high school last year.
Wicker, who was also awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award's lifetime achievement award, said she's always had a passion for giving back and said her family play a big role.
"I also had that support system," she said. "They were there when I needed them. They gave me that support to say, 'Don't give up on your dream.'"
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