Reflections Magazine Issue #78 - Spring 2013 | Page 17

Athletics Feature

In the classroom, Duncan has altered her
future plans a bit. Instead of pursuing the career as a doctor, she is now hoping to become
a pediatric oncology nurse. She is completing
pre-requisites to be a member of SHU’s nursing
program next fall.
“I’ve always wanted to work with kids. I
always have loved kids,” said Duncan, who has
an ultimate career goal of working for the prestigious St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. “I’m going
to change some kids’ lives. My life was changed
by many people by just being there. You don’t
realize how much impact you can have on a person with a terminal disease.”

Richards said he admires what Duncan has
overcome, and believes that is what makes her
such a natural leader.
“The things I know, the pain, I don’t know
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