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My Fundraising Page
Aug 11, 2009 by Vicki Miller
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Help me Light The Night!!!
As most of you know I was diagnosed with AML Luekemia in May 2007. I underwent a stem cell transplant in September 07. My awesome brother was my donor!!!!
Unfortunately the good times came to a hault when my cancer relapse one year later. The news hit me pretty bad; but you all know I can never give up. I started an experimental drug this time around to help keep the cancer away. BUT, the cancer wanted to go for round 3. In Janurary I relapsed for the 3rd time. This time I had enough!!! I went through more intensive chemo with full body raditation, which I never had before. I wouldn't recommend it (it gives your skin a tan though!!) I followed up with another stem cell transplant. My brother was again my donor, they kept his good stuff nice and frozen for me!
In mid August 09, I went in for my 6 month biopsy and was told that my last treatment/transplant failed again. This was something so unexpected that I am having a hard time dealing with this once again. My doctors are working on a new treatment regime in which I can remain in school and live a day to day life without being isolated in a hospital.
Update: I started my first week round of treatment, and so far the normal side effects happened- whelts at the injection site followed by some nasuea. My immune system is quite low, and I have been receiveing plattlet and blood transfusions to keep me steady. It has been a balancing act trying to focus on school at the same time, but I could not see myself anywhere else right now. I have good days and bad ones. I am trying my hardest to keep my sprirts up and see the brighter future. I am determined there will be one.
Update: What a success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though the weather did not go our way (thanks IL), it was an amazing time. This walk brought together people from with many different stories on why they walk, and it was a great experience to share with my friends and family. I truly appreciate everyone who has contributed to this amazing cause. Your support gives me a reason to fight and beat this thing. YOURE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is still time to donate!!!!
This is why this event is so important to me. Other people should not have to go through what I am going through. We need a definate cure! I was really hoping to walk as a survivor, but I will be walking as a fighter. PLEASE help me try and find a cure.
Your donations REALLY matter:
- A donation of $25 provides patients and their loved ones with FREE booklets that contain up-to-date information on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
- A donation of $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members.
- A donation of $100 helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
Please make a donation to support my participation in the Light The Night Walk and help save lives!!!!!
THANKS for your support!
<3 Vicki
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My Fundraising Total
Raised: $3,697.50 | Goal: $2,750.00
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Team Total: $5,735.00 | Goal: $0.00
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My Thanks To
| Telephone & Data Systems | $250.00 |
| Mom & Jim | $250.00 |
| Lora DeMasi | $250.00 |
| Tom and Betty Hibbs | $100.00 |
| Auntie Jo, Uncle Nate, Ai... | $100.00 |
| Dan and Nina | $100.00 |
| George & Brenda Ponko | $100.00 |
| Barbara Palmer | $100.00 |
| kevin gallagher | $100.00 |
| Beth Miller & Josh Doolan | $100.00 |
| Gramma Franke | $100.00 |
| Uncle Jack, Aunt Sarah & ... | $100.00 |
| Patrick Morrissey | $100.00 |
| Aunt Lori & Uncle Jack | $100.00 |
| Sidney Upchurch | $100.00 |
| Kelley Morrissey | $100.00 |
| Jim and Ginny Meyers | $100.00 |
| Jo Ann Lutes | $100.00 |
| Daniel Lites | $100.00 |
| mark steinkrauss | $75.00 |
| Frank Maxson | $50.00 |
| irene Sherman | $50.00 |
| Joshua Harwood | $50.00 |
| Kathy Morrissey | $50.00 |
| Steve Lathus | $50.00 |
| Melissa Alwood | $50.00 |
| Bill & Mariann Krippinger | $50.00 |
| Annette (Rotharmel) Berna... | $50.00 |
| Ellen Stewart | $50.00 |
| Patrick Bright | $25.00 |
| Chuck & Janet Bright | $25.00 |
| Mary McNamara | $25.00 |
| Chris Oles | $25.00 |
| Mardelle Gundlach | $25.00 |
| Kathy August | $25.00 |
| Linnea Beazley | $25.00 |
| Kathy Zac | $25.00 |
| larry&marilyn huttel | $25.00 |
| Mallory Andrews | $25.00 |
| Kelley Burgbacher | $25.00 |
| SANDRA BOWLEN | $25.00 |
| Gavin McDonald | $25.00 |
| Mark & Terri Lockwood | $25.00 |
| Rachel Carroll | $25.00 |
| Andrea Hayslette | $25.00 |
| Dale & Susie Morrissey | $25.00 |
| Wes Edwards | $25.00 |
| Katherine Sprague | $25.00 |
| Michelle Czyz | $25.00 |
| Nancy Persha | $25.00 |
| Katie Damm | $25.00 |
| Diane Czyz | $25.00 |
| Lisa Reyes | $25.00 |
| Amy Melton | $25.00 |
| Bob and Judy Rahn | $25.00 |
| SHARON CHRISTIE | $25.00 |
| Lisa Hallman | $25.00 |
| Shields Family | $25.00 |
| Mara Deaton | $25.00 |
| Alan & Sandy Quillin | $20.00 |
| Autumn Hollenkamp | $10.00 |
| Paula Reed | $10.00 |
| Mac Scarle | $10.00 |
| Julie Rotharmel | $10.00 |
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Lisa Hallman
Sun Aug 16 09:42:40 EDT 2009
Bob and Judy Rahn
Sun Aug 16 11:21:36 EDT 2009
Jim and Ginny Meyers
Tue Aug 18 11:46:18 EDT 2009
Aunt Lori & Uncle Jack
Sat Sep 19 12:54:13 EDT 2009
Mom & Jim
Mon Sep 28 11:30:30 EDT 2009
Uncle Jack, Aunt Sarah & the kids
Tue Sep 29 08:49:12 EDT 2009
Gramma Franke
Tue Sep 29 09:11:06 EDT 2009
Dan and Nina
Wed Sep 30 06:41:14 EDT 2009
Auntie Jo, Uncle Nate, Ailis & Nora
Thu Oct 01 08:57:58 EDT 2009
Alan & Sandy Quillin
Fri Oct 02 04:51:32 EDT 2009