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We're Young and Inspired

I can't believe I'm doing I4k, I really cannot wait to cycle across the United States and I DEFINITELY can't wait to do my part in supporting research.  Every time I see someone wearing a live strong bracelet or a breast-cancer awareness t-shirt, I get a little hopeful. When I'm older (and hopefully when cancer is much less of a problem) it's going to be gratifying to look back on this experience and know that I took a part in changing it.  I think as students we too often take a back seat using the excuse that we're too young to be involved in something as large as cancer.  I'm glad I4k gives me the opportunity to do something about a disease that's kills one person each and every minute.On that note, if you'd like to donate to me...YOU SHOULD TOTALLY DO IT : )