From brain tumor survivor to Eagle Scout, Sterling Davis has a lot to be proud of.

Just before his 5th birthday, doctors found a brain tumor. Over the next 2.5 years, Sterling would undergo 5 brain surgeries and 1 eye surgery. 

Before he even graduated elementary school, Sterling conquered a brain tumor. He then shifted his focus to Boy Scouts.

Sterling rose through the ranks, reaching the second to last rank, Life Scout. He had one final project to complete before his 18th birthday in order to conquer his next goal of reaching Eagle Scout status. He knew he wanted to do something unique. 

Sterling had recently learned about Red Mountain Grace through then board president, Callie Priest. He also participated in a service project with The Church at Brook Hills. Because of his personal medical journey, Sterling knew he wanted to go on to work in the medical field, but not as a doctor or nurse. He was intrigued by Red Mountain Grace's mission and unique connection to the medical field. 

“I love that Red Mountain Grace is a community that is selflessly inspired. It’s all about people. People matter to God, therefore they should matter to me. And that’s what I saw in Red Mountain Grace.”

Sterling reached out to Austin, RMG Executive Director, and they brainstormed an idea to honor our apartment adopters. Sterling worked to design and assemble plaques to hang in our apartments. Each plaque includes the name of the individual or organization who graciously provides the funding to cover rent for that particular apartment.

Sterling is the epitome of someone who has championed his talents and resources to support our mission of gracious hospitality. 

In October of last year, Sterling Davis completed his final project, reaching Eagle Scout rank. He did so while keeping our mission in the forefront of his mind. On April 30th, he was honored at a ceremony and officially awarded the status of Eagle Scout. 

A few weeks later, Sterling graduated from high school. He is spending his summer traveling all over  the United States serving as a camp counselor and rec leader for Generate Camps. In the fall, he will begin his freshman year at Samford University. 

Sterling Davis has a lot to be proud of. We are grateful he can now be a light to RMG guests facing similar circumstances.