Rider Profile

I am a kidney transplant recipient and in January of 2020, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal and paranasal sinuses. I received intensive chemo and radiation treatment during the height of the pandemic, had a positive response and am now fortunate to be cancer free. I am enormously grateful to Dr. DeKlotz and Dr. Gramza along with the nurses and other staff at Georgetown who have guided and supported me through treatment and follow-up. Their early diagnosis, assessment and thorough, thoughtful approach to my care helped secure my treatment plan and successful recovery. Riding in the BellRinger is just one way I can give back to Georgetown, help fund cancer research and offer hope for others fighting cancer now or in the future. Surviving cancer, a kidney transplant - all thanks to Georgetown and being a Hoya… well, I like to tell people that I bleed Blue & Grey. I have nothing but gratitude for Georgetown and the Lombardi Cancer Center and I am excited for my 5th year in the BellRinger! Hoya Saxa! Let’s Go!