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Defying Odds and Dancing Through Cancer

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While pursuing a degree in fine arts, tap dancer and musician Evan Ruggiero was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right leg. Though his diagnosis ultimately led to amputation, he always knew that he would return back to doing what he loved.

While pursuing a degree in fine arts, tap dancer and musician Evan Ruggiero was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right leg. Though his diagnosis ultimately led to amputation, he always knew that he would return back to doing what he loved.

Ruggiero recently visited the CURE studio to discuss his experiences, as well as perform.

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