The Brief
- Hollie Nelsen, who has taught at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences for the past 13 years, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in February 2025.
- Nelsen is an avid runner, and she was picked to run on Team Teal with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and has a goal of raising $21,000.
- She’s hosting a Health Fair on January 17 at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences to help with fundraising.
SARASOTA, Fla. – For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She’s also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls’ cross-country team.
But nearly a year ago, she entered the race of her life after she was diagnosed with and beat ovarian cancer. Now, she’s turning her journey into purpose. She’s on her way to the Boston Marathon, in hopes of raising awareness and funds for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
But, she needs the community’s support to get to the start line. …