Ever had “pink eye” as a kid? Yes, that irritating and painful itching eye infection. Most of you probably went to the doctor and got some salve and in a few days, it was on the mend. For 84 million people worldwide, mostly children, it’s a different story. They start out the same way you…

It was a beautiful day with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing at Stanford University. My heart was racing as I took to the blocks for the final race of my high school swimming career and, believe me, I felt the pressure of that moment. Four years of hard work, riding my bike…