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I grew up in the small town of Port Lavaca, Texas. In Port Lavaca, the main perks are bird watching, fishing and that almost everyone knows everyone (which can be both good and bad). I grew accustomed to waving at familiar faces and saying hi to people I know and strangers alike. So when I moved to Austin, part of the biggest culture shock was waving at strangers and not having them acknowledge you. Ouch. But I quickly grew to love Austin, for it’s live music, the parks and outdoors, and of course UT. Currently I am a junior studying nursing, which means getting to practice things from patient baths to self-injections. I enjoy running, swimming, biking, hiking, and gymnastics as my more active activities. I also enjoy leisure activities such as disc golf, croquet and sailing on occasion. I love exploring all of Austin’s quirks and seeing and trying new things.

Why I Ride

I decided to participate in the Texas 4000 because of the allure of the challenge to overcome and the hope of helping humanity fight cancer. The endurance and difficulty of the ride represents the struggle that those diagnosed with cancer face each day. I ride for my two aunts who are survivors of breast cancer. I believe that through our efforts of educating communities and creating awareness of the need to support cancer research we are fighting cancer on multiple fronts.

Cancer is something that affects nearly every life in some way. Either someone has been through cancer or they have known a loved one who has. This is why cancer has a global grip on humanity. Yet most people have only been able to see it enter their lives and watch as innocent bystanders. By encouraging communities to take action and support cancer research they are able to begin a fight against cancer. Providing people a way to stand up and fight against cancer by raising awareness and support in their community gives rise to feelings of empowerment and hope. Education about prevention techniques for various types of cancer is the first step in implementing change in people’s lives. The Texas 4000 race is effective because it educates people about how they can fight cancer. When people become informed they are able to support the cause through actions and not just through their giving.