I have been running track & field, cross-country, marathons and relays since the age of 14. I am a Professional Photographer and former National Track & Field Competitor.
During my middle and high school years I was undefeated in both the high and low hurdles with multiple school, state and division records. By 2001 I was competing at the national level and became the Massachusetts Track & Field Athlete of the Year
At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohns Disease a chronic inflammation of the intestines which is manageable, but remains incurable. After battling Crohns for nearly 10 years I learned that I had Adenocarcinoma, a cancer of the