She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me.

I am incredibly blessed.

I love you so much, sis.

Unlikely Heroes' 3rd Annual Awards Dinner And Gala

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Here, we take a look at the lovely lady we’re all thanking today.

Raisa’s an actress in her own right, too.

And she’ll soon be returning to Freeform (formerly ABC Family) in theBlack-ishspin-off,Grown-ish.

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Raisa earned a Gracie Award in 2011 for her role inThe Secret Life of the American Teenager.

More recently, it’s possible for you to find Raisa on Netflix’s hit,Dear White People.

Raisa cheered alongside Solange Knowles in 2006’sBring It On: All or Nothing.

Premiere Of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” - Arrivals

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Raisa appeared in not one but two sequels ofThe Cutting Edge!

Here she is ready to skate away with Brendan Fehr inFire and Ice.

Unlikely Heroes' 3rd Annual Awards Dinner And Gala

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“Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet

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ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” - Season Five

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36th Annual Gracie Awards Gala - Inside

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ABC Family’s “The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice”

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Christmas Bounty - 2013

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