About Me

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About:

Hey there! My name is Ashley Wallace, and I am a fourth-year accounting student at the best university in the world, the University of Texas at Austin. I grew up in the small town of Lago Vista, but have fallen in love with Austin. I am lucky enough to have the best and most supportive family in the entire world with my dad, brothers, sister-in-laws, four little nieces, my puppy, Mocha, and my loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. If you don't know me personally, here are a few words that describe me: chocoholic, optimist, determination-filled.

I believe that you never know if you truly like something unless you try it. So, that's how I try to live my life. Thus, I like to be involved in multiple organizations and events both on and off-campus. In particular, I love volunteering. In the three years I have lived in Austin, I have been active with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, Relay for Life, and many other service-related activities. I am SO excited to be a 2014 Texas 4000 rider because of the service involved in this org, and for many more reasons, as you will see below!

Why I Ride

WHY I RIDE:

My Mom. Fifteen years ago, my Mother passed away from Breast Cancer. She had battled cancer when I was very young and survived. Then at her 3.5 year mark, she was rediagnosed and passed away when I was seven years old.
My Mother and Father prepared me very well for her passing by always being very candid with me about what she was going through. She held strong for my Dad and I, and I will always be thankful that she was able to be present in my life for as long as she was. Even though she is not physically here with me now, I know that she is with me spiritually.
Thus, the reason I fight back against cancer is because of my wonderful, awesome Mother who taught me to view death as a celebration of life, instead of a mourning of what has been lost.

My Aunt Louise. At the beginning of March 2013, my Aunt Louise was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This lady is one of the most kind-hearted and constantly-loving people I know. All of my memories of my Aunt are filled with lady bugs (her favorite bug), smiles, and sweet conversations.
I ride for my Aunt Louise now because I want to help give her hope that she can overcome cancer. She has a long road ahead of her, and I want to do the most I can to support her and show her encouragement and love!

I ride for a cancer-free future!