The Gonzo Mama Be the Match Fundraiser
GIGGLE FOR A CAUSE! If you’re new here, you may not know how passionate I am about supporting Be The Match National Marrow Donor Program. You may not know just why I care so, so much. Go ahead – go read. I’ll wait. Finished? Good. Moving on… Even if you don’t know anyone in need … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Feelin’ Groovy!)
I’m taking a welcome break from feeling blue. The past week has been amazing, and I’m ready for more of the same. Today, I’m grateful for: 1. My brother, Bubba, and his thirteen years post-transplant recovery from erythroleukemia… AND everyone who helped spread the word about the national bone marrow donor registry “Marrowthon.” Today is … Read more
My Brother: Kicking Cancer’s Butt for Thirteen Years! (UPDATED)
There we are… ages three and one. Aren’t we cute? Thirteen years ago, my brother, “Bubba,” was diagnosed with erythroleukemia. He was 17 years old. Erythroleukemia is a rare type of leukemia that accounts for only 3-5% of new acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cases. It differs from most forms of leukemia in that it affects … Read more
