[Athen] Teresa Haven Memorial Scholarship Announcement

[Bishop, Jeff - (jeffbis) via athen-list]

Hello everyone:

We are please to announce the winner of the 2025 Teresa Haven Memorial Scholarship. We had a number of candidates and appreciate the interest from everyone who applied. Sarah Breen is this year's winner. Here is a bit of information in her own words:

My name is Sarah Breen! 19 years ago, my world was flipped upside down, receiving multiple diagnoses that changed my life at just 3 years old. It has been
quite the journey, but living with multiple chronic illnesses has allowed me to live a life led with empathy and kindness. I think it is so important for
people to understand a disease or disability as more than just merely a diagnosis; it is a lived experience that impacts every aspect of a person's life,
while simultaneously making them who they are. I have experienced many high highs and low lows, but I have never let my illnesses stop me. Adjusting to
life in college with multiple chronic illnesses has been a challenge, but technology has made the transition feel much easier. Technology has become my
lifeline and has allowed me to do things I never knew possible. In 2023, I filled my backpack with medical supplies and left to study abroad in Indonesia.
If it weren't for the technological advancements that have been made, my life-changing trip would not have been possible. This trip showed me that I really
can do anything I set my mind to. My disease is not a roadblock that stops me in my tracks, but a challenge I am capable of overcoming. I am currently
attending UCSB with aspirations to become a diabetes educator or work in nonprofit management. I have seen the role community plays in improving the lives
of those living with a disability, and this firsthand experience inspired my career goals!

Congratulations Sarah and we wish you well in your future endeavors.

We will have some additional exciting announcements that will be shared soon so stay tuned!

Jeff Bishop
ATHEN President and the ATHEN Leadership Team

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