MEET

Hailey Runyon

Hometown

Waterloo, IL

College of Enrollment

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Major

Zoology

Projected Graduation Semester and Year

Spring 2023

Words to live by

Before you feel sorry for yourself, think about the situations of others. Before you complain, think of who you’re talking to and whether you should feel sorry for yourself or them. Even if you’re in a bad place, remember someone else may be in a worse place. Don’t take your situation for granted

ATTRIBUTES

Hero Strengths

Brain tumor survivor, kindness, strength, music

Hero Weaknesses

Chocolate, Netflix, Supernatural, Riverdale, Stranger Things, electronic dance music.

Passions/hobbies

Listening to music, playing flute/ piccolo, playing piano, Girl Scouts, reading.

Biggest take-away(s) from your cancer experience.

I may have been unlucky because I have cancer and had to go through all sorts of treatment, but my cancer was very treatable and mild. For that I’m thankful. There are plenty of other young cancer patients that went through more in a week than I have in my whole life. All things considered, I’m pretty darn lucky.