Choate was born in Havre de Grace and grew up in Bel Air, living in Maryland until 1980, around the time Brodie was developing her life-saving drug. When she returns to Maryland, she will first stop in Havre de Grace on Saturday before continuing on to Baltimore. In Maryland, she will be accompanied by members of local kayaking clubs, including the Chesapeake Paddler's Association, which will join her in Havre de Grace. The Orioles will honor her Monday.