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 ho ܁͡