Meet Austin – Our 2020 SunriseWALKS National Ambassador
Austin was diagnosed with cancer in January 2019 at the age of four. Saving his life immediately became the number one priority for his family – vacations were cancelled, and Austin was pulled from activities and even school.
In the beginning of his treatment, Austin just wanted to be alone. The Sunrise on Wheels volunteers knew they could help Austin, so they visited him daily and became the highlight of his day. Austin’s parents were thrilled and relieved to learn that Sunrise Day Camp could give their son a FUN summer and meet Austin’s medical and emotional needs.
After his first day of camp, Austin came home joyfully singing the camp song. Cancer took so much away from Austin, but Sunrise gave him the opportunity to meet kids who understood exactly what he was experiencing. Austin loved camp so much, he eagerly agreed to be the SunriseWALKS National Ambassador and share his story.
To learn more about Austin’s story, SunriseWALKS, or to find a walkathon near you, visit www.sunrise-walks.org.