After 26 years of being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) I have decided to make a difference and take on my very first half IRONMAN; that’s 70.3 miles!

My main reason for joining Team Challenge is because I want to reaffirm to young girls and women that have been diagnosed with UC and any other IBD that they can live a life full of joy and accomplishments.  I also want my girls to learn that no matter how hard life gets we all have an inner strength that can surpass anything, specially when you put your full trust in the Lord.  

On Saturday July 27th, 2019 I will participate in the Santa Rosa Half Ironman. It will big undertaking, but after so many years dealing with medications, diagnosis, doctors visits, medical procedures, etc.. it will all be worth it because your donations will not only motivate me to the finish, but they will help us get closer to the cure.