NGS Scholar
Deryn Allen
In honor of Deryn's father, SSG Charles “Chaz” Allen, U.S. Army
Deryn Allen graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology and was a member of the Tennessee Tech cheerleading team. She most recently graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Global Health.
In 2011, when Deryn was just eight years old, her father, Army Staff Sergeant Charles "Chaz" Allen, stepped on a 40-pound improvised explosive device (IED) while on a dismounted patrol in Afghanistan. He instantly lost both legs along with other injuries. He needed countless surgeries and blood transfusions to help stabilize him. He and his family spent two years recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After a mostly full recovery, Deryn and her family moved back to Clarksville, TN.
No Greater Sacrifice has been extremely helpful and encouraging to Deryn’s success.
“She has been an incredible caregiver to her father and has stepped up to help her family many times over the years. I believe she is called to serve others. She is an amazing daughter, a wonderful sister, and well-loved by her teachers and coaches.” (Jessica Allen, mom)
Jessica Allen · Deryn’s mother
NGS is grateful to the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and UBS 1285 for supporting Deryn on her journey.
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