June 9, 2026
We are always grateful when alumni return to share their experiences and inspire our students. 2014 High School Valedictorian Allison Davis recently spoke with members of the High School’s Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club, offering a powerful and deeply personal perspective on resilience, hope and perseverance.
A former Division I cross country, indoor, and outdoor track athlete at Binghamton University, Ms. Davis earned her nursing degree and built an impressive career caring for others. She has served as a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a travel oncology nurse, telephone triage oncology nurse, medical/surgical float pool nurse and radiation oncology nurse.
In early 2025, however, Ms. Davis found herself on the other side of healthcare when she was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. During a virtual meeting with students, she courageously shared her journey — from the first symptoms and diagnosis to the challenges treatment brought to her life as a young adult. Her story offered students a firsthand look at the realities of cancer, while also demonstrating the strength that can emerge in the face of adversity.
Ms. Davis also spoke about the Ulman Foundation, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that became an important source of support during her cancer journey. The organization helps young adults navigate treatment and recovery, provides free housing, wellness programs, peer support, fertility guidance, and resources tailored to the unique needs of adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
Today, Ms. Davis describes herself as being in the “survivorship” phase of life. While the physical and emotional challenges of treatment do not simply disappear, she shared that her experience has given her a deeper appreciation for life and gratitude for each day.
To honor the support she received from the Ulman Foundation, Ms. Davis will run the upcoming New York City Marathon as a member of the Ulman Foundation Team, raising funds to help other young adults facing cancer. The Youth Against Cancer Club proudly donated $300 to support her fundraising efforts and this meaningful cause.
Please join us in wishing Ms. Davis the very best as she trains for the marathon and continues to turn her personal journey into a source of hope, inspiration, and support for others. Her courage reminds us that even in life's most difficult moments, strength, compassion, and purpose can prevail.
A former Division I cross country, indoor, and outdoor track athlete at Binghamton University, Ms. Davis earned her nursing degree and built an impressive career caring for others. She has served as a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a travel oncology nurse, telephone triage oncology nurse, medical/surgical float pool nurse and radiation oncology nurse.
In early 2025, however, Ms. Davis found herself on the other side of healthcare when she was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. During a virtual meeting with students, she courageously shared her journey — from the first symptoms and diagnosis to the challenges treatment brought to her life as a young adult. Her story offered students a firsthand look at the realities of cancer, while also demonstrating the strength that can emerge in the face of adversity.
Ms. Davis also spoke about the Ulman Foundation, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that became an important source of support during her cancer journey. The organization helps young adults navigate treatment and recovery, provides free housing, wellness programs, peer support, fertility guidance, and resources tailored to the unique needs of adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
Today, Ms. Davis describes herself as being in the “survivorship” phase of life. While the physical and emotional challenges of treatment do not simply disappear, she shared that her experience has given her a deeper appreciation for life and gratitude for each day.
To honor the support she received from the Ulman Foundation, Ms. Davis will run the upcoming New York City Marathon as a member of the Ulman Foundation Team, raising funds to help other young adults facing cancer. The Youth Against Cancer Club proudly donated $300 to support her fundraising efforts and this meaningful cause.
Please join us in wishing Ms. Davis the very best as she trains for the marathon and continues to turn her personal journey into a source of hope, inspiration, and support for others. Her courage reminds us that even in life's most difficult moments, strength, compassion, and purpose can prevail.