Profile

About: I am a fourth year Business Honors and Hispanic Studies major planning to graduate in December 2008. Born in Plano, I moved to Anchorage, Alaska when I was five years old and lived there for three years before my return to the Dallas Metroplex. My parents, sister, and brother have all been very influential in my life as have my high school and college football coaches. My work ethic and enthusiasm make me a very ambitious individual, yet there is nothing I enjoy more than working as a team to achieve a common goal. My hobbies include reading, especially Hemingway, studying art history, in particular Van Gogh, and staying active through sports.

Why I Ride

It is not a matter of if, but when, one will be affected in some way by cancer. Each of us have to confront the disease at some point in our lives, as either we, a relative, or friend will be faced with the greatest challenge of fighting to survive. At the same time, however, I firmly believe that it is also not a matter of if, but when, a cure for cancer will be discovered, changing the world forever. Since this breakthrough has not yet occurred, the responsibility to encourage, fund, and progress the study of medicine has fallen onto the shoulders of our generation. Because most of us most likely will not spend any time in a laboratory searching for a cure, we should focus on the areas on which we can have an impact. The Texas 4000 provides an incredible opportunity to do just this, as the ride symbolizes our support for finding a cure while the money raised will directly contribute to the scientific research necessary for successful treatment and prevention. The battle does not end at the conclusion of the ride, however, as the fight against cancer is a life-long commitment requiring perseverance, much like the ride itself.