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Devona's Journey.

Bryce's daughter is writing the next chapter. Her full journey — in her own words — from the year after his passing to today.

About Devona

Bryce's Daughter. Heart-Holder. Voice Of What's Next.

Devona Olson

Devona is Bryce's beloved daughter, an inspiring 18-year-old and incoming freshman at Loyola Marymount University. After experiencing the profound loss of her father at the age of 15, she has transformed adversity into strength and purpose.

During her high school years, Devona dedicated herself to the field of healthcare — volunteering in both hospital and memory care settings, and serving as an ambassador for SMN. Today she is one of three Heart-Holders on the Motley Crew, carrying her dad's story forward.

"My dad taught me that cancer doesn't get to write the last chapter."
— Devona Olson
The Journal

Every Chapter, In Her Words.

Devona has been writing her journey since shortly after Bryce's passing. Every post lives here now — hers and a few of her dad's, kept together, just as they were.

September 18, 2025
For Every Father, Brother, Husband, and Son
Devona Olson
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Hello! I lost my dad Bryce too soon to prostate cancer. But I'm grateful for the 7 extra years we had together after…
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March 18, 2025
Spring Forward: Reflection, Resilience, and Raising Awareness
Devona Olson
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes a sense of renewal. March is a month of change—the weather is beginning to shift, days are…
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February 14, 2025
Balancing Life, Giving Back, and Learning Along the Way
Devona Olson
Hello! I hope everyone's year is off to a great start! January flew by, and I can't believe we're already in February. February is National Cancer…
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January 13, 2025
Resilience and Purpose: My 2025 Path
Devona Olson
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Over winter break, I spent some much-needed downtime with my mother and friends, which gave me a…
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December 12, 2024
Finding Strength, Support, and Hope
Devona Olson
Hi everyone, As we wrap up the year, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who's been reading my blog posts! Since July marked the first…
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October 15, 2024
Support Waves
Devona Olson
I can't believe it's already October! Junior year has been super busy with schoolwork, tutoring, and preparing for the SAT. Recently, a friend and I…
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September 13, 2024
It's September. It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Devona Olson
August was a hectic month, but it was so productive at SequenceMeNow HQ! We accomplished a lot, and we now have a complete board of directors. Plus,…
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August 13, 2024
Cancer Doesn't Discriminate by Age
Devona Olson
Hi! It's been such a great summer for Sequence Me Now! My father's close friends and my mother are getting things organized and putting together a…
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July 13, 2024
One Year Anniversary
Devona Olson
My name is Devona Olson, and I am the daughter of Bryce Olson. I am currently 16 years old, and, as of July 13, 2024, we marked the one-year…
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September 23, 2022
When Too Much of a Bad Thing Can Be Good!
Bryce OlsonVideo
It's fall of 2022. I've now been battling aggressive stage IV metastatic prostate cancer in my bones for 8.5 years. I've been on 13 completely…
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February 25, 2020
How to Fight Advanced Cancer
Bryce OlsonVideo
BRYCE OLSON'S "SEQUENCE ME" STORY (PART 2) When Bryce Olson was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, he sequenced the DNA of his tumor which…
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October 28, 2019
How AI for Good Can Empower Patients to Fight Cancer Differently
Bryce Olson
As an advanced cancer patient who also works for one of the most innovative tech companies on the planet, Bryce lives on the edge of a space that is…
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