A seven part blog series with David Weinstein
We’re so thankful and honored to present the following seven part blog series. David Weinstein shares his heart, grit, soul and bone marrow transplant journey with us as we roll out this series, once a month, here in our E-nnouncement newsletter, starting this month. Each blog post will inspire you regardless of where you are on your journey. So sit back and feel the sun on YOUR face as you soak up this very special series. Thank you David. You are a gift to this world.
By: Greg Rose
Check out Greg’s BMT Cancer Survival Guide after his diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Excellent advice when traveling a ten-year, very bumpy road to “a normal life.”
By: Barry Stebbing
An extraordinary caregiver, Barry Stebbing wasn’t afraid to ask for help and it sure paid off.
By: James Bond
James Bond keeps moving and grooving, showing cancer who’s boss. You won’t soon forget this fella.
For this new U. S. resident who emigrated from South Africa, a bone marrow transplant unexpectedly cured two non-cancer diseases – Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Sclerosis – and freed her from a lifetime of pain.
The unexpected gratification for a young stem cell donor leaves a lasting impression on this young man.
Pursuing a second opinion saved this woman’s life and gave the LINK one of its most valuable and loyal volunteers.
Caregiving is not a “sprint” … more often than not, it becomes a “marathon.” The “runner” or caregiver needs support too. Read about the LINK’s salute and its resource publication that provides that support to these unsung heroes.
By: Rhonda Jokot
The positive connotation of the expression, “take time to smell the flowers” takes on special meaning for Rhonda: for her it means a “new normal,” her “second birthday,” a major fund raiser for Gateway for Cancer Research, and valued relationships with the LINK. You’ll feel good when you read her story.
By: Lewis J. Christie
Discover how the main character in Charles Dickens’ “Tale of Two Cities” describes Lewis’s “recall to life,” which can apply to most who experience a blood marrow transplant and its multiple challenges at every interval of its process. Lewis learned he has plenty of company.
By: Pat Sears
Learn how Pat’s introspection during her healing process from a BMT and GvHD led to her connecting with the nbmtLINK and discovering the personal benefits of “paying it forward.” “There is nothing like that feeling!”
By: Jackie Pryor
A Diagnosis of stage IV Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma at age 29, was only the beginning of Jackie’s challenge. Cancer returned three more times, requiring multiple stem cell transplants. Discover how her courage and faith supported her on the journey to overcome the ravages of her disease.
By: Cathy Morris
Cathy doesn’t mean to spoil the ending of her story, but take time to learn how she and her husband, Glen knew “everything will be OK.” Bumps, challenges, fear were there to be sure; but one year post-transplant she is “thankful and thriving.” Her story has a happy ending.
By: Faith Metzinger
Faith’s personal experience as a donor “match” for a three-year-old boy with leukemia has, in her words, “changed me in so many ways.” It also was the impetus for her to lead a bone marrow drive in her town in the child’s honor. That was nine bone marrow drives ago.
By: Janine Hewitt
Learn about Janine’s initial diagnosis and treatment, and her ultimate struggle with GvHD. She explains helpful tips and insights she shares with others who are just beginning a similar journey.
The effects of a cancer diagnosis on family, especially a young child, and trying to get back to “normal.” For Mary Claire, it was a challenging journey; for her young daughter, mysteries for work through.
