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About Me:: Hi everyone! I'm Sara, Founder and CEO of Fight 2 Live Foundation, a non-profit foundation empowering children/teens/young adults with cancer. I figure if I am going to experience cancer and give it a fight with such passion, I'd want others to have that same fight, fought with courage and strength and hope. Cancer is the worst thing that has ever come my way, but the experiences I've had and the friends I've made during my now 3-year battle have been undeniably amazing.

So me... I am a senior in college, studying neuropsychology. During my freshman year of college, I was diagnosed with Anaplastic Ependymoma, brain cancer with metastases to my spine. I love the outdoors: hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing (I live in Colorado, so perfect place for it all). Prior to diagnosis, I was a tap dancer. Tap dancing is one of my favorites in my life, but because of my 3 spinal surgeries and a whoppin load of radiation, dance is now out of my league. I just hold it close to my heart. And piano... I am a pianist for chiors at state competitions. I'm a pretty simple kind-of-gal. Environmentalist. Advocate. Organic food hunter. World traveler. And I'm happy.

Well... I'm just beginning to create my life.

Favorite Quote:: "The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking." - Dr. Johnson

Favorite Book:: What is the What, by David Eggers - It seriously changed how I view the world

What's your personal mission statement?: Be yourself. Live the life you dream of having. Fight Cancer.

I saw these tiles on a mosaic wall in San Francisco. Made by a child!

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At 11:32pm on July 14, 2008, Jennifer said…: Hi Sara,

Gee I do feel like a warrior when you tell me that. Thank you. It feels so good to hear comments such as yours and the others. Positive healing energy and love shines through all over the place and when it lands upon you, it is a blessing. I believe each of us have a gift to give to others. Thank you for making my days brighter with your beautiful spirit.

Love & Prayers,
Jen

At 5:54pm on April 16, 2008, farmgirlErin said…: Hey chica! Welcome to the mile-hi club!

At 11:26pm on April 15, 2008, Shawna said…: I love your photo!

Rock on woman!

Bright Moments,
Shawna

At 1:45pm on March 26, 2008, Erin Weed said…: I just visited your website...good stuff! Do you suppose there is a way our organizations can join forces somehow?

At 1:42pm on March 26, 2008, Erin Weed said…: Thank you, Sara, for the kind words. Yes, we are so close...and Girls Fight Back is always looking for incredible women to volunteer and help spread the message of ass-whoopin' and girl power!

At 2:01pm on March 23, 2008, laetitia said…: Hi Sarah, I am so impressed with everything you have accomplished in your 21 years on this planet, you are an inspiration!
I too have brain cancer and love life, it is not g0ing to stop me!
How did you find out thad metastasized to your spine and
was the original tumor removed? Did you do chemo?
I am on temodar and avastin right now.
thanks for your input when you get the chance,
Laetitia

At 1:43pm on March 19, 2008, Lori said…: Hi Sara, I saw your post on Heather's site... I am a brain cancer survivor as well. I have now met two other brain cancer survivors in one day- that's sooo cool! I started a thread about brain cancer survivors if you are interested you can search for "brain cancer survivors". Here's my (not very up to date) website: www.caringbridge.com/visit/librarymom

At 12:44pm on March 19, 2008, Jennifer said…: Hi Sara,

I'm glad you found me. I checked out your web page and it's great. What an amazing thing you are doing. You truly have a gift and your ability to share that with others is wonderful.

Keep Smiling, Fighting, & Laughing!!! :)

♥ Jen

At 5:22pm on March 18, 2008, Adventure Grrl said…: I love your quote! Welcome to the forum. You're going to find so much support and love here!

At 8:48am on March 18, 2008, Especially Heather said…: I too have brain cancer... It is so nice to meet you :)

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