Lauren

Lauren could be a spokesperson for resilience. She’s had 7 concussions (yes, 7) but that won’t stop her from pursuing her dreams.

Lauren is on the varsity volleyball team and also runs track. She has a heart for others. This spring, Lauren and her volleyball teammates plunged into ice cold water to support Special Olympics.

Although she likes being with friends and making them laugh, recovery from a concussion requires spending a lot of time alone and unplugged from social media. During that time, Lauren learned a lot about herself. She is soulful and strong.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys playing with her golden retriever or curling up with a good book. She loves to read. The Great Gatsby is one of her favorites.

She also likes to listen to all kinds of music (except metal). She would love to see country star Morgan Wallen in concert one day.

Until then, she will focus on preparing for volleyball season and enjoying the last year of high school. She looks forward to the future and is prepared to meet life’s challenges head-on!