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Hiya! I go by the name of Kitty. I am originally from Hong Kong. I moved to San Antonio, Texas at the age of 11 with my family. I consider Texas to be my home.

I am an easy-going girl who loves exploring the unknown and turning it into adventures of bravery and excitement! Life is a journey that has many ups and downs. I try my very best to make the most out of it by sharing a part of me with others. I can be very silly and goofy. I believe that nothing is better than sharing a good laugh together while having fun and embracing the moment that is in front of us.

I found my way to UT in fall of 2011 when I transferred from Texas A&M. I am a fourth-year student majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in personal and family relationships. After college, my goal is to pursue a medical professions earn a masters/PhD in the field of social sciences and counseling.

I am a relator. I put myself in others’ perspectives to try to understand them better, which is key to connections and deep relationships. I strive to understand people’s feelings, goals, fears and dreams, and I want other to be able to understand mine. I love connecting with people. I believe that everyone is unique in his or her own way and that everyone is good at something. It is subjective in that it all depends on how you look at them and how you learn to appreciate them as an individual. I am also imaginative and a great problem-solver, which stems from the fact that I really enjoy contemplating just about everything.

Why I Ride

Many of us, including myself, take the simplest joys of life for granted every day. We are all blessed with so many things, yet it never seems to be enough for us. We are constantly fighting and searching for more superfluous objects and subjects to fulfill our desires in order to create meaning and purpose. But, what‘s the point? As stated in one of my all-time favorite books, Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Albom, “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives your purpose and meaning” (Albom, p.43).

Why not devote yourself to something that gives you purpose and meaning? For that reason, I have decided to devote my passion into something that will benefit my community.
Two years ago, I discovered a tissue mass in my breast. After two biopsies, I was fortunate to find out that cancer did not chose me, at least not yet. This experience has engrained in me that life is always unpredictable. I might become sick in the future, but I have made the decision to be a healthy and able individual today. I have the ability to start and accomplish many things. I love to take on challenges and embrace the fearfulness of uncertainties. I am eager to bike, raise awareness, cheer on, support, fundraise, and lift up those who have been affected by cancer either in the past, present, or future.

Cancer does not discriminate. Regardless of who you are, your success and accomplishments your age, none of it matters. Everyone is a potential victim. Therefore, why not support and help those who are suffering when you are still able to? I have been devoting my spare time in serving those in need within the hospitals, schools, homes, and will continue to do so for as long as I am able. All it takes is courage to drop what might seem important at the moment and just look around. Many people are suffering the cause and effect of cancers through many different faucets.

I volunteered at Sydney Children Hospital in Australia. I was able to work along the side of a play therapist, and it absolutely broke my heart to see children suffering from infectious diseases and cancers. I was even more touched to witness how strong children can be emotionally even at such a young age. They are so innocent, and yet, must endure the isolation in the hospital’s private rooms with limited contact with families, friends, and the outside world. Their development essentially hindered by these unforgiving diseases. I realized that their futures lie in the “able” minds and bodies. Most importantly, I realized that my role is to stay strong with them in order to give them the hope that they deserve.

I am able. I will ride for those who are suffering. I will spread the word for those who cannot.
I want to be part of Texas 4000 regardless of how many hours of training I must devote or how much money I have to raise. I am excited to spread the words of cancer awareness to others who are yet touched by it emotionally and love to those who are suffering from it.