Mario was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma at age 16, at the end of his sophomore year of high school.  Thanks to the help of home school tutors, Mario graduated with his class.  Just after diagnosis he was asked to be a consultant for a website the University of Minnesota School of Nursing was putting together for children with cancer.  He helped focus the website on things patients ages 2-16 most need.  He is now studying sports management at the University of Minnesota and reminds us all that “I am constantly learning that although we don’t always get to choose our path, we have to enjoy the journey.”