![]() “One of the walkers found out I put a clip on her, and the day after she came back and said, ‘Did you put that clip on me?’ We’re friends now. “We had to clip on walkers secretly, and when they took their bags or sweatshirts off, they would see them and it would cheer them up,” she said. Her contribution helped the event raise $4 million toward breast cancer research, treatment and education.Īs one of the 13 youth volunteers, she said she cheered on walkers and delivered motivational notes from the sidelines - and made some friends in the process. To participate, Shriya committed to raising $500 for the cause. Shriya excitedly is planning her next fundraising effort after completing her most recent accomplishment: being a part of Avon 39’s Youth Crew. “She’s a great example of what kids are able to do.” “She’s any coach’s dream team member,” said Clare Girolamo, who coached Shriya for three of her 5k races. Komen 5k race last year with Shriya.Īn avid runner, Shriya has participated in four 5ks: one for Komen and three for her running club at school. “Everywhere we went and she shared her story, many people had a personal connection,” said Mrs. Shriya’s mother, Maitri Jaddu, said her daughter has a knack for connecting with people, whether it’s by going door to door for donations or by wowing an audience with her violin. “She was an exception by age and by talent. “She’s by far the youngest guest musician we’ve had in my two years at the market,” said Ms. With a cervical cancer diagnosis at age 55, working out during daily chemotherapy treatments, reaching her fitness goal of a 39.3-mile Avon Walk (one and a half marathons), and losing 150. CW13 CR12 CN12 C12 CW12 CN26 C26 CW26 C255 C245 CN25 C25 CW25 CR235 CN235 C235 CR24 CN24 CR23 CN23 CW235 C24 CW24 CW23 CTR (transom) units are non-venting. Since then, Shriya has become a hit with regulars, she said. Linna Walz, a former manager at One Loudoun Farmers Market, first scheduled Shriya to play in March. “It’s easier than reading notes,” she said. AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer is the largest fund-raising event for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. With a trifold poster and portable speaker in tow, Shriya frequents farmers markets near her hometown to entertain vendors and customers with an impressive repertoire of violin tunes, many of which she learned by ear. About AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. “The thing that made me want to do this is I never got to see her or be with her,” Shriya said. Shriya’s commitment to fighting breast cancer is a tribute to her grandmother, who died as a result of the disease at age 42 - 10 years before Shriya was born.
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