Walking The Thin Man

In May 2005, I learned that I had developed amyloidosis, a rare protein folding disease. This is my story.

Friday, February 17, 2006

Support Aaron

My fellow work collegue, Aaron Blasius, will be running the St. Anthony's Olympic Triathlon in St. Petersburgh, Florida this coming April. He's participating in this event to collect funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

I owe a lot to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Boston chapter paid for most of my medicines while I underwent my stem cell transplant in July. Although I did not have leukemia, the chapter does extend its help to amyloidosis patients, as it is seen in patients with myeloma.

If you are an amyloidosis patient, the Amyloidosis Support Network says the Society “provides supplementary financial assistance to patients in need... To apply for the program, simply contact your local Chapter..." For additional information check out this support page.

Having a blood cancer or disorder is a horrible thing. Please support Aaron and make a donation.

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