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Cancer patient who graduated with Business certificate says she believes she can do anything in life

Cancer patient who graduated with Business certificate says she believes she can do anything in life

By Karishma Kumari
13/10/2023
Certificate in Business graduate - Sabiana Yasad

Sabiana Yasad who has stage 2 cancer has graduated with a certificate in Business says sitting in a gown during her graduation made her believe that she could do anything in life and is encouraging other mothers to never lose hope.

Yasad says she had been a housewife for past 15 years was motivated by her family and friends to make a change and help her husband in supporting the family.

The mother of 3 says it was tough as she had been a cancer patient for the past 2 years where her health kept deteriorating.

She says doing something new was challenging as well because she had to look after her family and kids, study and deal with her sickness.

The 37-year-old is encouraging others to always give their best and keep moving on in life as one day, we will achieve our goals.

She adds this is a very special and proud moment for her and her family.

Yasad and 130 other students graduated from Keshals Business Education Institute which provides short courses in Public Administration, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology.

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