Sierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2009 in Richmond, Va. At the time, she was currently enrolled as a full time student and a collegiate athlete as a member of the Division 1 Field Hockey program. Sierra decided to go through the majority of her treatment at school, while adjusting to a part time enrollment status, and red shirting for the remainder of her sophomore season. Upon completion of six rounds of ABVD chemotherapy, Sierra was given her remission status in May 2010 and is currently 8 years deep of living in remission. Read more.
