An Oakland teen was celebrating her graduation day with family and friends, but her big day ended in disappointment as thieves stole her grad gifts and more.
It was a time of celebration as an Oakland teen and her family gathered on graduation day. But that celebration quickly turned to disappointment as a thief robbed the graduate of all her gifts and more.Surijhyah Faar graduated from Envision Academy last Thursday. It was a difficult and long four years to finally get her diploma.'Honestly, I had a lot of trouble where sometimes I did want to give up,' said Surijhyah Faar.
Lacy started the LoveLife Foundation to help Oakland youth get away from a life of crime and violence after his 16-year-old daughter was shot and killed 27 years ago.'While I lost one, I gained thousands, and I am rejuvenated. I am inspired by the brilliance of young people like Surijyah,' said Lacy.To make up for her loss, Lacy's LoveLife Foundation has raised roughly $700.
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