Happening on Saturday, April 6 My Hometown Heroes is proud to present the Breakfast of Champions. In our boon, any young adult whom ha survived cancer and is pursuing a college education, is a champion in our book. Description and to register: myhometownheroes.kindful.com/e/championsbre…

Congrats to scholarship recipient Jeanne Tregilgas!👏🥳 Jeanne is a lymphoma survivor getting her master's at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

She hopes to become a functional oncology nutritionist and advocate more for integrative oncology.

Amazing, Jeanne!🏆 #survivor

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Shout out to 2022 scholarship recipient Jadyn Sin! 🏆Jadyn is a leukemia survivor (and future clinical psychologist) studying psychology at THE Ohio State University.

In her leisure, Jadyn loves thrifting, longboarding, and playing volleyball.

Congrats, Jadyn! 🥳👏 #survivor

Shout out to 2022 scholarship recipient Helia Baez Armas! 🥳 Helia is at FIU studying psychology with hopes of becoming a child life specialist.

Helia also loves paint-by-numbers, watching Netflix, and traveling.

Congrats, Helia!🏆👏 #survivor

👏to scholarship recipient Heather Blackwell! Heather is a Leukemia survivor studying biomedical engineering at the UF. She hopes to lead a cancer research lab.

Outside of class, Heather loves baking, cooking, and doing puzzles with her daughter.

Congrats, Heather!🏆 #survivor

Shout out to 2022 recipient Eric Waligora!👏Eric, a leukemia survivor, is at the University of Richmond studying biology in hopes of going to vet school.

In his free time, Eric enjoys badminton and learning about insects with stingers, especially bees🐝

Congrats Eric! #survivor

Congrats to 2022 recipient Ciara Payne! A leukemia survivor, Ciara is now studying molecular and cellular biology at Texas A&M.

Ciara hopes to do lab research for her career.

She also loves movies and art, and she is an advocate for suicide prevention.

Way to go, Ciara! #win

Shout out to 2022 recipient Bailey Johnson! Bailey is a Neuroblastoma survivor now attending CSU for human development and family studies.

An avid football fan, Bailey hopes to be a director of football operations in the future. But he likes the NHL, too!

Congrats, Bailey! #wow

Shout out to 2022 scholarship recipient Avery Wisdom!

Avery is a business student at Texas A&M hoping to establish a nonprofit that connects kids in treatment or survivorship to each other.

Avery also loves cooking and quality time with loved ones!

Great job, Avery! #survivor

Shoutout to Fall 2021 Scholarship Recipient Enza Jonas-Giugni!

Enza battled non-hodgkin's lymphoma and says that expressing herself helped her immensely on her journey.

Enza is now at Yale hoping to become a pediatric oncologist and change the world!

Congrats, Enza! #survivor

Shout-out to scholarship recipient Jenny Evans!

Jenny survived breast cancer and is now pursuing a master’s in social work from the Erikson Institute which she'll use to improve youth foster care!

Jenny also loves being an Auntie (and cat mom) and good TV.

Congrats, Jenny!

Shoutout to scholarship recipient Payton Bogert!

Payton is a neuroblastoma survivor now studying biology at U of F🐊! She plans to become a pediatric oncologist.

In her free time, Payton loves reading, painting, walking, and playing with animals.

Congrats, Payton! #survivor

Shoutout to scholarship recipient April Ladd!!

April was diagnosed with stage IIIB cervical cancer in 2012. Cancer changed everything, but she found joy in everyday wins.

April is now at National U and hopes to run one day run an oncology clinic.

Congrats, April! #survivor

Lillian was diagnosed with acute myeloid lymphoma in 2014, beat it TWICE, and is now at Clemson for Chemistry!

She hopes to continue learning past college by working in research. Outside of class, Lillian enjoys crocheting, baking, and reading.

Congrats, Lillian! #survivor

MHH Scholarship Recipient Lydia Pankratz!

A Leukemia survivor, Lydia is now at UNW-St. Paul studying nursing. She hopes to make patients feel like unique individuals!

Outside of class, Lydia likes hiking, swimming, cooking, and thrifting.

Congrats, Lydia! #survivor #smile

MHH Scholarship Recipient Olivia Leeds!

Diagnosed with a Wilms Tumor at 4, Olivia is now studying nursing at UMass - Lowell. She hopes to be a pediatric oncology nurse.

Olivia also loves Starbucks and hanging out with friends and family.

Congrats, Olivia! #survivor #MM

Scholarship Recipient Lauren White!

Lauren is at LSU studying kinesiology, aspiring to become a PT. She was diagnosed in 2003 with a Wilms' Tumor and believes her community helped her survive.

Lauren likes to puzzle, play with her pets, and hike.

Congrats, Lauren!
#survivor

Scholarship Recipient Saul Escobar!

Diagnosed in 2019 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Saul is now attending Pacific University for his PA degree. He wants to work in Oregon with underserved communities.

Saul loves running, the guitar, and hiking.

Congrats, Saul! #survivor

We're celebrating Scholarship Recipient Jordan Harouche!

In treatment, he started a 501(c)(3) creating shirts with zippers allowing access to chest ports. He's now at Hofstra studying business to learn skills that he's able to use for his charity.

Congrats, Jordan! #survivor