During the summer of 2022, I cycled across the United States from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA to raise awareness and funds for AYA affected by cancer. Along with a good cause, it was a great opportunity for me to challenge myself and test my limit.

I was not only pedaling every day to get closer to the goal, but also was responsible for 1. raising $5,000 personally 2. getting hosts/foods donated for the team along the way, and 3. recording all the memories in pictures, videos, and journals. The whole journey took us 2 months and a half riding 4,000+ miles, gaining 130,000 ft of elevation, passing 11 states and 7 national parks.

I learned so many life lessons along the way. These lessons are now the ones driving my life in every aspect - and probably will forever. Check them out under ‘Motto’!

After returning from the challenge, my story was featured on CBS News, 11Alive News, Jungang Newspaper, GT newspaper, and GT social media.