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Woman raising 5 younger siblings after parents die of cancer gets a hand up

An Orlando woman has a new set of wheels thanks to some anonymous donors.

20-year-old Samantha Rodriquez has been taking care of her five younger siblings, ages 6 to 15, since both her parents passed away last year from cancer.

It's been a struggle for her.

Word has gotten out about her selfless act, and well-wishers from across the country have been donating money to help.

She was recently awarded a brand new Nissan Versa by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit has also set up a Go-Fund-Me page for Samantha.

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