About Me

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About: My name is Morgan Hoffmann and I am a Biology Pre-Physical Therapy student at the University of Texas. For a large portion of my life, I grew up surrounded by the military. Both of my parents served 20 years in the Navy, and since I was little I hoped to continue their legacy. My plan after UT and Physical Therapy school is to join the military and help wounded warriors make full recoveries. In my free time, I enjoy being around my friends and family. They are people who inspire and encourage me in everything I do, and I know that with their support I can achieve anything, including the longest charity ride.

Why I Ride

“Cancer does not discriminate.” While that is a terrifying thought, it is a fact. This unfortunately means that cancer, in one way or another, has affected almost every single person. Whether you have battled it yourself or know someone who has had to battle it, you have seen the pain cancer brings. Texas4000 provides us riders with an opportunity to demonstrate to those affected by cancer that there is someone else fighting for them. I am blessed to say I have never lost anyone close to cancer. My goal is that by raising money to support research and spreading awareness, Texas4000 can impact medical research so others can say the same.

I ride for my aunt, uncle, and cousin. My aunt and uncle had always been very active people, with cycling being one of their main forms of exercise. In October of 2009, while riding together on a tandem bicycle, they were hit by a speeding truck and killed. My cousin, who was 7 and an only child, has lived with my family ever since. Riding for them lets me say goodbye in a way I never thought possible while also keeping their memory alive for my cousin and the rest of my family.

I also ride for my stepmom, Anyes. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Luckily, the doctors caught the cancer early enough, and after removing her thyroid she was considered cancer free. Almost as soon as she recovered, her brother who lived overseas was diagnosed with throat cancer that had spread throughout his entire body. Before she could make it to Germany to see him, he passed away. I ride for my stepmom’s strength and as a way to give her closure.