Brittney Evans
2004 Community Hero
Brittney – or “Britt” for short – is a vibrant 14-year-old who admits to having just a tiny weakness for ice-cream and cute boys. She adores her dog, Jackson, and cherishes her family and many friends. Inquire about her favorite subject at school and she’ll jokingly say, “It’s lunch!”
Since being diagnosed with Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins lymphomas in 2001, Brittney has grown all too familiar with hospitals, painful needles, constant medical attention and harsh chemotherapy. Through it all, Brittney’s wonderful sense of humor has served her well, and the future looks bright.
Her resilience and great appreciation for life have inspired everyone who is fortunate enough to know her. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than in the words of her family: “Regardless of what she had to endure, she met it head-on. She faced her fears with a gentle spirit and astounding courage. We are awed by her strength.”
To Brittney, a hero is someone who does great things when no one expects them to be done – someone people look up to. Her advice to those confronted with challenges: “Don’t ever give up and always fight to win.”
