
Meet Alana Werth, a Peer Support Volunteer for nbmtLINK
Alana Werth
Read about the great value Alana discovered in being a peer support person—how she was able to help patients who are facing what she had personally experienced.
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.

Alana Werth
Read about the great value Alana discovered in being a peer support person—how she was able to help patients who are facing what she had personally experienced.

By: Sharon Minton
Patience, Perseverance, Positivity. I would add Loyalty. Read about Sharon and Bob Minton and the incredible journey they traveled together with family cheering them on.. At the conclusion of their “adventure” it is clear that they approached this challenge as a couple.

By Evelyn
Read Evelyn’s own story about lessons learned in survival and victory over “death, fear, pain, anxiety;” and about her relationships with her husband, family members, and even strangers, especially those with infirmities. Today, she has a greater trust in God and a strong sense of purpose.

By: Bill Meade
BMT recipient, Bill Meade talks about his role as a peer support person and his discovery of the LINK’s “Peer Support on Call” program. He is an active participant in helping others facing a bone marrow transplant.

By: Matt Carpinelli
Dave Carpinelli was a straight shooter. In the words of his son, Matt, “my Dad didn’t like BS!” Read Matt’s account of his Dad finding the LINK and the comfort, friendships and “straight talk” he found there as he faced AML Matt expresses his family’s deep gratitude for all that the LINK gave his father in his final days.

By: Amanda Schamper
Amanda’s story has a happy ending, but … she faced many challenges on her way to that ending. Read about her journey and learn how today she gives back in gratitude for the delivery of the healthy son she carried during her ordeal and for the bone marrow transplant that saved her life.