Catherine's Story

"Catherine’s dedication to her family and community is truly amazing," said her father, a U.S. Air Force Veteran in recovery from combat-related injuries. "She has dedicated countless volunteer hours to her community, school, and sports teams."

"Catherine is a stellar athlete and was selected as Captain for her volleyball team this past season. She was selected as Captain 'due to her leadership, sportsmanship, and hard work ethic,' serving as a positive role model to not only her team but also the younger teams in her school."

"Through her passion for sports, she was also selected as a starter and key contributor for her school basketball team. Catherine is also a soccer superstar. Catherine has played soccer at the highest of levels since she was old enough to compete. Catherine is a starter on her competitive  soccer travel team which plays in the highest skill and competition category in the nation. She is a 'coach's dream player' as she plays with such passion, skill, and tenacity."

"Catherine leads and motivates her teammates to strive for excellence while promoting positive sportsmanship and teamwork. While becoming a sports sensation, Catherine is also a straight A student, making the Honor Roll and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She studies hard and is always willing to help out fellow classmates."

"Cat aspires to become a traveling nurse so she can help the sick and suffering and especially wants to help Veterans. Not only is Catherine a 4.0 student, community activist, volunteer and stellar athlete; she is Vice President of the National Junior Honor Society and President of the Keystone Club."

"Perhaps Catherine’s biggest strength and attribute is her dedication and love to her family and her parents. I am a five-time Combat Veteran who has deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq on separate occasions and was severely injured while deployed. Catherine is the reason I am still alive. She has definitely helped me battle this deep dark depression and Post Traumatic Stress. She has been his inspiration to fight to stay alive. Catherine is the first to help me. She supports me all the time and brings a smile to my face whether it’s by performing to the best of her abilities on or off the field. I could not be prouder of my baby girl. Catherine is truly a blessing and portrait of excellence."