Bob Gilmartin was one of the most pure-hearted, toughest men I know. He acted as a father away from home for hundreds of Columbia University Athletes. He was the type of man to show up to lifts hours after being operated on just to be there for us. He taught me that through hard work, persistence, and standing by a code; anyone can transform themselves for the better. I'll be dedicating this fundraising effort to him, and this November I'll fight knowing that Coach Gil taught me to never back down from a challenge.

I also want to acknowledge my mother, who's been a Cancer Researcher for her entire career, responsible for great strides in the field of immuno-oncology. I know I can't come close to contributing as much to this field as she has, but I'm excited to take on the family business of knocking out this terrible disease.