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One Person Really Can Make a Difference
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 22:23 — admin
11 Year Old Leukemia Patient Gets His Last Wish
The story below is a beautiful reminder of what matters, especially during this time of year. It was sent to me by a friend of my family, who writes a daily blog.
If you think ONE person can't Make a Difference, think again.
An 11 year-old, terminal, leukemia patient had ONE wish before loosing his fight against this life-threatening blood disease. His wish began a movement to feed the hungry.
Click here to watch what one inspiring young boy did to help those in need.
Giving Thanks at This Time of Year
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 17:40 — admin
What are you Thankful for? We would like to know.
At this time of year, I often reflect on the year's events, both personal and non-personal, and I always come back to the one thing I am most thankful for, my family. For me personally, this year has been a difficult one.
Yes, there is always someone or some family out there that is also experiencing the same pain and heartache that you are, or even worse but, when bad news hits home it really hurts and is very hard to deal with. But a strong and positive attitude (and faith) is what will help you through.
I am thankful for my family who have always been there to support me and guide me through difficult times, and always around for the happy moments. This year, my mother had melanoma (insitu) and my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but after a three week hospital stay and a lot of prayers, there was no sign of cancer. Call it a MIRACLE, because THEY DO HAPPEN.
Knowing that you might lose a parent or someone who you love, you pause and think for a moment about what is really important in life. My family and my health are the most important, because without them/it, I have nothing.
Give thanks for what you have during this holiday season.
We would like to hear what you are thankful for during this season of thanks.
The DKMS Staff wishes YOU and YOUR FAMILIES the Best of Health and a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
- Maria
The Greatest Feeling in the World
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 15:15 — admin
DKMS Donor Receives News that Could Change his Life Forever
Michael, recently registered as a bone marrow donor with DKMS. He received news that could change his life.
Hear from Michael, what happened.
"I had just gotten off of work and was walking up the stairs to my apartment when I see an envelope placed in front of my door. When I opened the package to see that I had been considered a match already, it about took my breath away! I thought, it was litereally only 4 months ago since I had signed up. I said to myself, what if I hadn't of signed up? And, the patient needed MY help? IT WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST FEELINGS IN THE WORLD to know that I am possibly making a difference in someone's life.
I mean... What else can you do when you know you can help? Instantly call and say your in!! I'm just waiting for results to get back and I really do hope that I can be the ONE to give someone a second chance at life.
Thank You DKMS for the GREAT work that you do.
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