Before Kiersten was born, her family was told she would never walk and may not even survive. Her diagnoses include spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and Chiari malformation, a rare condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. Kiersten is currently learning how to walk and to become even more independent. As a family, they have fought for Kiersten to have an equitable education and the opportunity to do what other girls her age love to do.

Kiersten is a ray of sunshine who brightens the world for everyone around her. She is an unstoppable champion!