Apr 16
Please watch this exclusive AG interview with Lilly Lorenzo-Luaces, a good friend and First Descents alum.
Cee Cee embodies the mission of AthletesGiving. After a diagnosis of cancer flipped her life upside down, she took back control by attending First Descents. That experience empowered and inspired her to challenge herself by running a half marathon, something she thought she would never do and to gave her the desire to pay it forward to other young adult survivors by raising 5k for First Descents.
Please watch this video and then click HERE to see her fundraising page if you can, make a 10 dollar contribution to help her achieve her goal.
Very cool Cee Cee! Way to be strong! Anything is possible with an attitude like you have. keep it up!
That was a beautifully touching story. Thank you for sharing your brave experience Cee Cee and for always pushing forward no matter how difficult it may be.
Most excellent, Cee Cee! You must be incredibly proud of yourself, for completing the half marathon. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it’s very motivating. Stay strong!
Oh, cee cee- you’re the bomb. I’m honored to have known you for such a short time last summer. Inspirational!
Thank you Dan, Susan, and Kim for your kind words. I have always told others that when you face something as ominous as cancer, you find the strength within yourself that you never thought you had…
Shipwreck, it is so good to hear from you!! I am very honored to have met you as well, and I hope to see you again someday soon…
Brad, thank you for interviewing me and sharing my story…. I was very flattered when you asked because I have never really considered myself an “athlete”. I believe I can speak for other FD alums when I say that you are an inspiration to us… Your selfless caring, generosity, and kindness are to be admired, and hopefully emulated by all. Yes, I have come a long way, but I have you and the rest of the FD family to thank for a large part of that…
Lilly Lorenzo-Luaces (”Cee Cee”)
Hey Lily, that was truly an amazing story. It was very inspiring and it made me think about how I too need to be grateful for each day that I get.
Warm Regards,
Esteban
“Cee Cee” - You are an inspiration! Thank you for being you! Love, Lourdes