Irena Sendler
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We can all wonder what we would do if confronted with the dilemma of helping other people when doing so would jeopardise your own life. For Irena Sendler, there was never any doubt. With much courage and daring, she risked her own life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazi ghettos. It is estimated that about 2500 children were saved through her amazing and selfless efforts. There is much we can learn from her inspirational story.
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