Carolyn Wiger

Meet Sarah, a 35-year-old Drug Counselor hailing from North St. Paul, Minnesota, now living in Hugo. You may recognize her as one of the great constants on the hit reality show, Survivor. Sarah’s journey to the show was unexpected, but her son’s encouragement was all the motivation she needed to take on the challenge.

Date/YearEvent/Fact
1988Sarah is born in North St. Paul, Minnesota
2008Sarah overcomes addiction and becomes sober
2010Sarah starts working as a drug counselor
2021Sarah is cast on Survivor
2022Sarah makes it to the final three on Survivor
PresentSarah continues to work as a drug counselor and advocate for addiction recovery

As a drug counselor, Sarah has dedicated her life to helping others overcome their addictions. Her personal experience with addiction has made her a beacon of hope for those struggling to find their way out. With 13 years of sobriety under her belt, Sarah knows what it takes to overcome adversity and emerge victorious.

Survivor is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and resilience, and Sarah is more than ready to take it on. She has faced the torment of addiction head-on and come out on the other side stronger than ever. Sleep deprivation, hunger, and physical challenges are nothing compared to the trials she has already overcome.

Watch Sarah as she dominates the competition and proves that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and an unbreakable spirit.

Her favorite moment in Survivor history is when Donathan makes fire for the first time in Ghost Island.