From Tennis Court to Medical School | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

From the tennis court to the medical school classroom, Delaney Nothaft’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis—a rare autoimmune disease that left her hospitalized for over a year—she faced chronic fatigue, breathing struggles, and even doubts about her future. But instead of giving up, she found purpose in the hospital, drawn to the human side of medicine. Working as a medical scribe at her treatment clinic, she listened to patients’ stories and witnessed resilience firsthand. Now, with a national scholarship for MG patients in her pocket, Delaney is heading…