Cancer Can’t Catch Caryn
November 27, 2012
by Amber
It’s challenging being a graduate student. The constant demands of schoolwork can become overwhelming at times. Now imagine doing it with cancer. My classmate and friend Caryn is fighting Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has been undergoing chemotherapy for the past two months. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for her to continue with life as usual. Yet Caryn shows up to class every day with a smile and infectious laugh. She continues to excel academically, conquering midterms and continuing her role as Co-President of our honor society. She is even training for a half marathon in January, raising money to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
To say Caryn is an inspiration is an understatement. So after learning that she shaved her head this weekend, the occupational therapy class of 2013 mobilized a response. On Monday, every single member of our class of 130 people wore hats or scarves in a show of love and support for our friend. It was incredibly touching and more than a few tears were shed. We will continue to support Caryn in any way that we can while she continues her fight!
Fight On, Caryn!
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1. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | November 27, 2012
Caryn is a boss! And our class is kind of amazing. OT love :]
2. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | November 28, 2012
So proud to be a part of such an amazing class and be surrounded by so many inspiring and caring peers!
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