NAME: Makena Uyen Griffis

AGE: 5

HOMETOWN: North Augusta

PARENTS: Darrell and Uyen Griffis

WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL: "Makena has a genuine heart for children with special needs and kids that are less fortunate than she is. She is always inquiring about them and their well-being. Makena is a good student at OLP who enjoys doing her homework and working on art projects. She loves Princess Aurora and her Cabbage Patch baby named Carolyn. She is an extraordinary daughter that brings us comfort, pure joy, fulfillment and love to our lives! She is a one-of-a-kind daughter!" her parents said.

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