Boston North Cancer Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 3153
Peabody, MA 01960
A Great Story
His Story
Ryan is from Peabody. He attends Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, and he has a 3.9 GPA.
Ryan enjoys working-out and weight-lifting, and can usually be found at the gym 6 days a week. He is also interested in writing, and his English teacher inspired him to pursue a double major of English and Psychology, with the goal of being an author.
Last year, in Ryan’s second semester of junior year, he was diagnosed with cancer, requiring surgery and chemotherapy. Weightlifting was usually his coping mechanism, but he was unable to continue with weightlifting due to side effects from the chemotherapy. Undeterred, Ryan says, “regarding cancer’s impact on my future goals, it has only fueled my ambitions.”
His teacher said, “I admire Ryan for his exemplary approach to life and leading by example; his work ethic, building upon his strengths, and setting the highest standards to challenge his mind and body.”
Ryan will be taking a gap year before attending college next fall.
David J. Solimine Sr. Honorary Scholarship
David J. Solimine Sr. is the Founder of Solimine Funeral Homes. He is a lifelong Lynn resident and is deeply committed to the health and well being of North Shore residents. Dave takes pride in his deep community roots. He is a past President of the BNCA board of directors and is one of our longest-serving Board members.