For me, stepping into the ring is an act of gratitude. I’ve spent my career helping people grow — as a consultant, an educator, and someone who believes deeply in community — and now I’m fighting to give back to the people whose strength has shaped my own. This Haymakers for Hope journey is dedicated to the friends and family who’ve faced cancer with courage, and to everyone who’s ever carried more than they should have had to. Every training session, every early morning, and every dollar raised is my way of honoring them. I’m not just fighting in their name — I’m fighting because of them