Inspired Warrior Athletes

These are individuals who have battled or are currently battling cancer, but are also racing during the 2014 season. For more about their individual journeys, please visit our Inspired Warrior Ambassador page.

John Escape

Cancer Warrior, John Ovalman, on the podium at Escape the Cape triathlon just after finishing months of chemotherapy and radiation.  He will be racing with Team Inspiration at Challenge Atlantic City along with Cancer Warrior BethAnn Telford.

Melissa Bike

Cancer Warrior, Melissa Morrison, is participating in the Cancer Warrior Exercise program while she receives chemotherapy and daily blood transfusions to treat her cancer. She walks and rides the stationary bike most days, which she says makes her feel stronger and stay positive during her long hospital stay. She has been in the hospital more than 50 days.”

To read more about Melissa, visit our Inspired Warrior Ambassador page.

 

Videos

Iron Girl 2012 - Jessica Hensley, Cancer Warrior

Video interview with Cancer Warrior Marilena and Chrissie Wellington

University of Maryland Medical Center Greenebaum Cancer Center