Recipient Stories

I am a mother of two amazing, hilarious, full of energy, kind little kiddos. They are my world. They exhaust me and brighten each and every […]

Hi! I’m a PhD student in Learning Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38 in […]

Rachel is a loving, kind, and motivated 22-year-old with a passion for trying new things and pushing her limits. She is determined to help those around […]

My name is Jenna, and I have been a ball of energy since the day I was born. Before I could even walk, I was given […]

Anthony started with this journey when he was 12 years old with Ewing Sarcoma, Stage 4 with metastasis in his lungs. he is battling since then […]

My name is Chester. I am a Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer survior and an advocate for those like me. I was diagonosed with the disease at the […]

Brief description of yourself: I have been cancer-free for 1.5 years. I am a mother of TWO sets of twins ages 9 and 6. Sports you […]

Brief description of yourself: I’m a writer, historian, rower, cyclist, and young adult cancer survivor. Sports you have played or are interested in starting: Bouldering, cycling, […]