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By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World college intern<\/em><\/p>\n

Every athlete experiences setbacks at one time or another, whether they are caused by injury, illness, burnout or any number of factors. Cailin Cannella<\/strong> is no exception, but the Florida teenager has vowed not to let what some would consider major setbacks hinder her career.<\/p>\n

Cannella<\/a>, who swims under Coach Bill Shaffer<\/strong> at Academy Aquatic Club and attends Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa, rehabbed what was originally thought to be a meniscus tear. After treatment and rest, her pain continued and further testing ensued, bringing more unfortunate news. On her 13th<\/sup> birthday, Cannella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma<\/a>, a type of bone cancer that affects Cannella above her right knee.<\/p>\n

Cancer often leaves its victims with many questions about what actions to take and how it will affect their future, but Cannella had even more than these typical questions on her mind. How this journey would affect her swimming career was her No. 1 priority.<\/p>\n

Cannella has recently finished her first round of chemotherapy, begun her second round, and will continue these belligerent treatments throughout the remainder of the year. She will eventually undergo surgery that will include a full knee replacement\u2014 a tough blow for any swimmer, but even more terrifying for a breaststroker. However, Cannella has not let treatment keep her out of the water just yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cCailin was out here swimming and we had a hurricane approaching,\u201d Coach Shaffer says. \u201cSo anybody that starts complaining I tell them you have to be ‘Cailin strong’. That means you want to be in the water so bad, you\u2019ll do it during a hurricane and after chemo.\u201d<\/p>\n

I personally remember racing against Cannella at districts in the 100 breaststroke, where she finished third\u2014 not at all far behind me despite a six-year age difference. I knew Cannella was going to be faster than I\u2019d ever be. Her already impressive times, will to race and overall promising potential is accompanied by her inspiring positivity and determination.<\/p>\n

\u201c[The osteosarcoma] makes me want to work that much harder,\u201d Cannella says, \u201cI\u2019m determined to swim again and be back to where I was before.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Her family, friends, coaches, team and community have shown a tremendous amount of support for Cannella, setting up a GoFundMe<\/a> page supported by Ethan\u2019s Angels, painting their nails yellow (the color that represents sarcoma\/bone cancer) and continuing to surprise her with balloons, flowers, gifts and visits at the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer family, friends and swim family are keeping her strong,\u201d Lisa Cannella<\/strong>, Cailin\u2019s mother, writes<\/a> in thanking everyone for their boundless support.<\/p>\n

Colleen Driscoll<\/strong>, a 2015 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names, paints her nails yellow before each of her collegiate meets and explains the everlasting bond each teammate and classmate feels with Cannella, even if they do not know her personally.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never met Cailin, but when my brother told me her story I felt an immediate connection,\u201d Driscoll explains. \u201cAcademy is such a small, close-knit community and it really is a sisterhood. Even after you graduate, you are still a part of that sisterhood and you care about your Academy sisters no matter what. Even now, Cailin is always in my thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cailin\u2019s drive and strength motivates those who hear and are inspired by her story.<\/p>\n

\u201cCailin is my inspiration,\u201d says Driscoll, who swims for the University of Vermont. \u201cWhen things get tough, I think of her and write \u2018Cailin Strong\u2019 on my hand at meets. Even though I am hundreds of miles away\u2026I consider her a sister, an inspiration and the strongest person I know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cannella has impacted her community by simply being herself. Her true desire and love for the sport of swimming makes us all a little more grateful and feel a little more inspired.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Cailin, for showing us true passion and perseverance. The swimming community is with you every step\u2014and stroke\u2014of the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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