Turf Tails: Painting Pink for #PinkOut

Mizzou Turf Manager Josh McPherson shares how painting the field of Walton Stadium with pink ribbons and unveiling a pink Tiger head has special meaning to him. McPherson lost his mother Helena to breast cancer three years ago, just after she was recognized as an honorary coach during the 2011 Pink Out game.

Cancer Awareness – Lauren Flynn’s Story

Redshirt junior Lauren Flynn opens up about her idol – her mother Lucy. When Lauren was just 12 years old, her mother passed away from Leukemia. Lauren sat down to share her story on how cancer has impacted her life and how her mom continues to inspire her every day.

This was one of my most memorable interviews because of the genuine care I had for Lauren and her story. As she opened up about her mother and shared her memories, she reminded me of how special videos can really be – that they can move people.