After seeing her mom swim in a fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients, Erin Matthewson took the plunge herself for Carly's Crossing. She did this a girl with a cancer diagnosis.
Despite her treatment schedule, which has many difficult moments, she continues to empathize for other pediatric cancer patients. Her long-term prognosis is very optimistic, partly because of Roswell Park Cancer Institute's outstanding treatment, and partly because of Erin's amazing spirit.