Michele was an active young woman, working as an attorney and engaged to be married when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She’s pictured above with Lisa, whose bone marrow donation save Michele’s life.
Categories: Patient Stories, Spiritual & Reflection
Erik was a successful entrepreneur with a young family when he was diagnosed with leukemia. His battle against the disease, and the friends he made along the way, inspired him to found The There Goes My Hero Foundation. His organization’s mission: to restore hope to Leukemia patients and their families through increasing bone marrow registrants, providing nutritious meals, and supporting blood cancer research.
Categories: Entrepreneurship, Patient Stories
Caitlin Waters took inspiration from the New York Times writing a blog about her course of treatment.
Categories: Creative Expression, Patient Stories
Janina Sturdivant is 36 and has been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. She participates in research studies and has an unusual treatment plan. She has learned to appreciate life and spending time with her children. She addresses middle school students about cancer and children with cancer. She advises always ask questions, take an active part in treatment, and join a support group.
Categories: Patient Stories, Spiritual & Reflection
