My Story, My Words: Emily Grund

Posted Jan 27, 2022
Three words that will forever change my life. "You have cancer." In less than 24 hours I went from being a strong, healthy, student-athlete on the UNC Swimming & Diving Team to cancer patient. First, a little history of how I wound up at UNC. I have been diving since the age of five. Years of practice and commitment to excellence took me all over the world. (GoHeels.com)

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