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Description: #JamaicaGleaner There were a number of times in 22-year-old Valicka Pryce’s life when she, her mom and her sister had to literally run for their lives. Years ago, community violence forced them to flee their inner-city community in the capital city and head for the hills of St Andrew to make do in a one-room structure. Their living situation continued to deteriorate over the years. The wage her mother, Susie-Ann Lindo-Hamilton, collected each fortnight working as a janitor, was at times not sufficient to send the girls “off the hill” to school. For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, » Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: jamaica-gleaner.com/premium » Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: cutt.ly/HzqfUA5 Connect with The Gleaner! » Like us on Facebook: Jamaica Gleaner » Tweet us on Twitter: JamaicaGleaner » Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamaicagleaner The Gleaner is the Caribbean’s leading news source, bringing you credible news and information that matter. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds. Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories here... Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner