ALICIA FISHER journey over the past year has been a true testament to courage.
When her 13-year-old nephew, Ayden, was diagnosed with Stage 3 lymphoma, Fisher dropped everything to be by her sister’s side on the other side of the country.
Ayden’s recovery in the past year has been a blessing, but Fisher’s challenges didn’t end there.
Just as her nephew began to heal, her then-six-year-old daughter, Jolie, fell ill with a rare autoimmune disorder. The illness stripped her daughter of her mobility and vision, leaving Fisher to navigate a series of hospital stays, treatments and overwhelming fear.
The loss of control was the hardest thing, but faith, laughter and love kept me going,” Fisher says. “We take things one day at a time, and I’m grateful for every moment with my family.”
Jolie is now back in school, showing remarkable progress in her recovery, with her mobility, vision and strength nearly returning to normal, though her health and overall well-being varies day by day as she has various issues that affect her normal daily functioning.
Nominator Mackenzie Cox says Fisher is a strong woman who has faced incredible challenges over the last year and come through with remarkable resilience.
“Alicia continues to show courage within hard times and with any of life’s battles she has a smile on her face and a positive mindset.”