Lifeline Project Profiles: Scott, Cecile, and Ariel
Meet Scott, Cecile, and Ariel. They are the latest Lifeline Project participants to be profiled in our ongoing series highlighting the needs of transplant patients.
Scott
Scott
In December of 2010 Scott was diagnosed with plasma cell leukemia (PCL), an aggressive, rare cancer involving plasma cells in the blood. Scott, a newly married IT professional, has since endured two rounds of chemotherapy, both with great success. Once the chemotherapy is completed, Scott will need two transplants. The first transplant is an autologous stem cell transplant, and the second one is an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Scott and his wife need help covering the donor search expenses.
Cecile
Cecile
Cecile, a married mother with a five-year-old son, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), and underwent a cord blood transplant this past July. Prior to her diagnosis she worked as a licensed practical nurse, but due to her treatment is currently unable to work. Her husband has also needed to stop working to relocate with her for her transplant and recovery. Cecile and her family need assistance with expenses related to their prolonged stay far from home.
Ariel
Ariel
Ariel, a very strong little girl, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease shortly after her birth in 2006. She is now four years old and recently underwent a bone marrow transplant; one of her little brothers was her donor. Her mother stayed with her at the transplant center; while her dad stayed with her two brothers back home. They need funding to cover the travel and transplant related expenses.
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Lifeline Project Profiles: Steve, Kara, and Jordan
Meet Steve, Kara, and Jordan, the latest Lifeline Project participants to be profiled in our ongoing series highlighting the needs of transplant patients. All three are battling different forms of leukemia with bone marrow or stem cell transplants.
Steve
Steve
Steve dreamt of becoming an artist, and in order to pursue that goal he took two part-time jobs. Unfortunately this left him with no health insurance, which made his 2010 diagnosis of Philadelphia positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (PH+ALL) that much more difficult. Due to the nature of this type of cancer, a stem cell transplant was the only option for survival. Steve is in need of donations to help with transplant related expenses.
Kara
Kara
Kara, a caring and artistic fourteen-year-old, is fighting for her life for a second time. First diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2005, she relapsed earlier this year. This time Kara needed a bone marrow transplant. Luckily, her sister was a match and she underwent the transplant in May. Kara’s first fight with cancer financially exhausted the family and they were just getting back on their feet when she relapsed. Any assistance with transplant related expenses would be greatly appreciated.
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan is a seven-year-old girl who loves making new friends, playing with Barbie dolls, and performing original songs. Unfortunately, she had to endure a battle to save her life when she was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Jordan underwent months of grueling chemotherapy and treatment, which put her into remission in April 2010. In November 2010, she relapsed and underwent a bone marrow transplant. Jordan is progressing well, but her family could use assistance covering her transplant expenses.
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Inspiration for Today: 1 in 14 million
For anyone who isn’t convinced that one person can make a difference, check out this video about a young girl battling hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and the one bone marrow donor in 14 million who was a match for her.
From Tampa’s WFTS ABC Action News
To read more about Hannah’s story, click here.
