Cancer has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

When I was 14 years old, I lost my grandma to cancer. In 2020, I lost my dad. Since then, more family members and friends have faced their own cancer journeys. Like so many others, I've experienced the heartbreak, uncertainty, and resilience that come with this disease.

Every year, I participate in the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge because I believe research gives families something cancer cannot take away: hope.

My hope is that one day, hearing the words, "You have cancer," won't automatically feel like a death sentence. Instead, it will be the beginning of a treatment plan backed by research, innovation, and the promise of a brighter future.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge, and I'm proud to once again support the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the groundbreaking research taking place right here in Orange County.

If you're able, I'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps fund lifesaving cancer research and moves us one step closer to a future where a cancer diagnosis brings hope instead of fear.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Together, we can make a difference.