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Erica Gachoka finishes Chicago marathon to help help buy mobile blood unit

By -Standard Reporter | 12yrs ago

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Ciku Muiruri’s 16 year old daughter, Erica Gachoka

Ciku Muiruri’s 16 year old daughter, Erica Gachoka who was taking part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2013 in her quest to help buy mobile blood units in the country finished the 42kms race.

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