I recently became a Legislative Ambassador for the state of New Jersey through the American Cancer Society – using my voice, my writing, and every ounce of my platform to raise awareness for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer.

I do this in honor of my cousin, Roberto T. Rivera “Bobby” — the boy who helped shape my childhood and a man who was promised  ten years to fight, but only survived 373 days after diagnosis. 

I’m here to take his words, “Just my luck…” and turn it into something powerful. 

Something lasting. 

Now, I speak not just for him, but for every family who hears the word cancer and feels the clock start ticking. 

Stay tuned for upcoming fundraisers, events, and a donation page added to The Hollow Quill ~ The Roberto T. Rivera “Bobby” Memorial Fund.