When my dad passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021, I promised that I would make him proud. The memory of my dad has inspired me to keep running, not only for myself but as a way to carry on his memory. Since then, my passions have led me into mental health advocacy around my school and interning at a lab researching cancer at my local college, the University of Louisville. When I am not running or researching, I also enjoy creative writing and reading.