I was born and raised in the small town of Parkers Prairie Minnesota. At the age of 14 I was diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer. My dad and I then moved to Rochester Minnesota and I doctored at Mayo clinic. I have been in remission since December 3rd 1996. I would love to return to Rochester someday, and maybe I will. For now I am just trying to find ME. I have been a volunteer EMT for almost fifteen years and I love every minute of it! There is nothing better than giving a little bit of yourself to help someone else.