Hopkins 4K for Cancer

David McGovern

Trip Year: 2005
School: JHU
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Email: dmcgovern@hopkins4k.org
Trip Leader

The mission, the people, the adventure, the dedication – these are what led me to join the Hopkins 4K for Cancer. My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer when I was young, but my family shielded me from the trauma. I hope to experience the lessons that I should have learned back then, and so far that picture is coming together. One thing I’ve learned is that there is no tighter community of people than those involved in the fight against cancer. The 4K has sucked me in and so far has exceeded all my expectations, all before the trip has even started. I’m really looking forward to the trip of a lifetime with my team!

Age: 21
Major: Will graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering with a concentration in chemical engineering.