I’m honored to nominate my husband, Ryan Olson, for the Keeping the Faith award. Ryan was diagnosed with an astrocytoma after experiencing a seizure in March of 2022. Within just a few weeks, we decided to get married, Ryan underwent surgery to remove the tumor, and we learned that he has an incurable type of brain cancer. Despite what felt like a crushing blow initially, Ryan quickly adopted an unflappable sense of optimism. He made the conscious decision to approach everyday with resilience and gratitude, to focus on possibility and hope rather than fear. His hope is that ongoing research will continue to introduce new treatment options for himself and others. Ryan has become an active member of the brain cancer community. He regularly participates in virtual support groups. He’s the first to reach out to a new member to connect on Instagram or in-person & has gained so much from sharing his experience and forming new relationships. Thank you for helping celebrate Ryan!