El Paso middle schooler finds purpose at Medventure after losing grandfather to cancer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Nicholas Navarro, the dream of becoming a doctor didn’t begin in a classroom — it began with loss.

The middle school student says his grandfather passed away from cancer about a year ago, an experience that left a lasting impact and sparked his desire to one day work in medicine.

“I don’t want anyone to go through that hardship,” Nicholas said. “No matter if it’s them or someone they love.”…

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