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glo Girl : Evy Murphy
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glo GIRL
EVY MURPHY
AGE: 18
By Bethany Beebe | Photo by Tim Brumbeloe
Always giving.
Giving to her Division I rowing team at Indiana University.
Giving to her Christian mission work through Chi Alpha and Athletes in Action.
Giving to her family of three younger siblings, mom, dad, and dogs.
Giving to her exercise science major in the hopes of giving more as an orthopedic surgeon.
And giving to a cause passionate to her: working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization committed to fighting blood cancers.
Now on the leadership team of LLS, 18-year-old IU freshman Evy Murphy raised about $40,000 during her junior year at Carroll High School as part of the organization’s Students of the Year program. She has also worked, and continues to work, for campaigns LLS runs.
Evy sees special meaning in her work for LLS. “I decided to work on this project because of the impact that cancer has had on my family and friends,” she said. “Around one in five people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, so it will impact us all in some way.”
Making a positive impact in one’s own community is something Murphy clearly advocates. “…It is important to be part of something bigger than yourself,” she said. “This will allow you to serve the community while meeting amazing people and learning about the world and yourself.”
“The biggest challenge…,” she said, “is being far from home. It is always easier to work on a big project like this when in the company of people with similar goals. However, I have been able to stay connected with the leadership team pretty well while in college.”
Evy has found staying connected to her family a valuable personal support. “My family,” she said, “has helped and been teammates and supporters throughout my work on both the campaigns and leadership team.”
She also meets life’s general demands with some general joy. “I love to explore fun new coffee shops and watch the sunset,” she said. “I always love going out for ice cream or to get cookies. I love to spend Sundays at church and relaxing after a busy week of classes and practices.” a
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