Last week, I was a counselor for a week at a sleepaway camp. This was not your ordinary summer camp; it was a camp for kids ages 6-17 who faced all sorts of challenges, whether they were on the spectrum, paralyzed from the waist down, or had cerebral palsy. Some children also had osteogenesis imperfecta, […]
Empowering Amputees Through New Prosthetic Technology
Advancements in prosthetic technology have once again revolutionized the lives of amputees, enabling them to regain functionalities once thought to be impossible. In a recent breakthrough, researchers have created a bionic arm that allows patients with upper-limb amputations to regain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives. This technology goes beyond what we think […]
Finishing the 22/23 Season Strong
The 2022/23 season has been one of the most eventful skating seasons of my career. I started the season off by going to the chiropractor weekly and overtraining myself to the point of exhaustion. I ended the season by earning a silver medal at the Longtrack Junior World Championships, winning nationals for my age group, […]
Transforming the World of Healthcare through Robots and Science
In recent years, the field of biomedical robotics has emerged as a cutting-edge discipline combining the principles of robotics with biomedical applications to create groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. With its potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, and patient care, biomedical robotics have become the future of healthcare and technological innovations. First of all, one […]
Cherishing the Lives of Those We’ve Lost
In life, the concept of death can be both confusing and challenging to grasp. When exactly do we truly die? Is it the moment our body ceases to function, or when our last thought drifts away? The uncertainty is overwhelming, and saying goodbye to loved ones never gets any easier. While reflecting on the loss […]
The Make it or Break it Mindset
Every single time I step up to the line, I hesitate. I think, what if I’m not fast enough? What If I don’t have enough energy? What if my legs blow up? What if I lose to them? Last weekend, I had my first race of the season and this exact thing happened. The only […]
Women of Speed
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a camp that focused on the empowerment of women in sports. US Speedskating hosted this weekend camp for women of all ages, and it was a great experience. Until last week, I’d never fully realized how lucky I was. In most sports, younger avid athletes can […]
The Future of Medicine
Last week, My family and I were in urgent care for a solid 12 hours. It was CRAZY. It was an experience I hope I never have to go through again, although I probably will. At around 8:30 pm, my family and I went to Kaiser’s urgent care because I had been experiencing stomach pain […]