Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Won and I am a second-year Neuroscience major at UT Austin. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my page!

The spring semester of my senior year of high school, my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer that had already metastasized to her brain. Separated by 7,000 miles, I experienced her diagnosis from a distance—through phone calls, updates, and the quiet uncertainty that came with not being physically present. Despite the circumstances, she approached her treatment with a resilience that left a lasting impression on me. Experiencing these challenges in parallel pushed me to reflect more critically on what shapes health and illness.

As a pre-health student, I’ve come to understand that outcomes are rarely determined by a single diagnosis. They are shaped over time by access to care, health literacy, and the resources available to individuals and families. Watching my grandparents navigate illness with limited access to these resources made that reality especially clear. It revealed how deeply inequities can influence not only treatment, but the entire experience of illness.

I ride for my grandmother and for those close to me who have been affected by cancer. Beyond my own experiences, I ride for individuals and communities who face barriers to care, education, and early detection.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks!

Through Texas 4000, I hope to contribute to efforts in cancer research, prevention, and outreach, particularly in underserved populations. Supporting this ride means supporting more than just a single journey. It helps fund research, expand access to education, and move us toward more equitable health outcomes. I am so humbled and excited for this journey—your support means the world!

To Alaska and beyond,

Lindsey