Born in El Paso I has sinced moved around

On ultimate frisbee fields or a bike is where I will be found

Grew up in Houston, now live at UT

I study film and kinesiology

I like music and books and tend to rhyme

It helps on the bike to pass the time

I am excited about this summer and this great cause

We'll see how it goes and if I will need some gause

I want to do great things and help all I can

Even if I can only just help one man

And will I give up? No way! Nope!

With Texas4000 I will help spread hope!

When I was very young my grandmother passed away from breast and lung cancer. I was too young to really know her, but I saw the way it affected my father and the rest of my family. Since then I have been very fortunate that cancer has not directly effected my life.

However I still see the impact that cancer has on many people's lives. Everyday I hear and read stories about struggles, survivorship, and loss, and after working for a cancer foundation I knew that I wanted to do everything possible to help fight the battle against cancer. I am very fortunate that I am healthy and happy and I wish I could just give that health and happiness to those in need. I am riding this summer because I can. Because I can make a difference and show the great power that a group of dedicated and passionate students have.