A 12-year-old girl — who lost her eyesight at a very early age — is one very happy person after she signed a letter-of-intent to run track with her favorite college program.
Maycie Gonzalez was the center of attention at the honorary signing with the Houston Cougar Track and Field program inside the Carl Lewis Auditorium on the UH campus Tuesday.
Head coach Leroy Burrell and track legend Lewis were both in attendance.
"It means a lot to me to be able to do something that I wouldn't have been able to do," she said. "It just means a lot to me that all the people believe in me. (It) helps build confidence in myself and what I think I can do."
At a very young age, Maycie was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, a cancer of the retinas, in the eye. Doctors had to remove both eyes while she battled the disease.
But so far, Maycie has been cancer free for 10 years, but still has to deal with treatment every day.
Maycie has refused to let her disability keep her down. She has been involved with softball for eight years and also enjoys running track and acting. And although she likes softball, Maycie has always had a passion for track and field.
Maycie has refused to let her disability keep her down. She has been involved with softball for eight years and also enjoys running track and acting. And although she likes softball, Maycie has always had a passion for track and field.
The Signing Day event was organized by Boston-based nonprofit organization, Team IMPACT, whose quest is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of teamwork.
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