Director of Development
LE&RN - Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Houston, Texas
In 2001, Cam was diagnosed with primary lymphedema that has affected his right leg since he was 11-years old. Despite several bouts of infection and over 16 surgical procedures, Cam continues to fight through the daily challenges that this disease presents. He was put in the public spotlight in 2019 as a contestant on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.” Despite having his lymphedema testimony edited out from every episode, Cam decided to use this public notoriety to bring awareness to lymphedema and other lymphatic disorders.
During a dinner meeting with LE&RN President & CEO, William Repicci and LE&RN National Spokesperson, Kathy Bates, that Mr. Ayala graciously accepted their invitation to join LE&RN as a Celebrity Ambassador. From presenting the keynote speech at Harvard Medical School’s Lymphedema Patient Symposium, to giving a TED Talk at his alma mater, Texas A&M University, Cam has a passion for educating the public about LE&RN’s mission.
“Three years ago, I never even considered posting anything about my lymphedema journey on my social media profiles, nor would I want to be caught out in public wearing my compression garments,” Cam said. “When Bill Repicci approached me in 2019 about being an Ambassador with LE&RN, my life’s trajectory forever changed. I am beyond excited to be joining LE&RN as the Director of Development because it gives me the honor to continue to serve the community every single day with a shared vision… to live to see a day when ALL lymphatic diseases become curable.”
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