Nurses, Making a Difference in Patient’s Lives Much of the conversation regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus has talked about the healthcare workers who have made a difference in the outcome of patient’s journey with this crazy, unexpected adversity. Doctors, nurses, technicians, pharmacists and more have all answered the call in spite of the dangerous circumstances that […]
I sat down with Taylor Shanklin, founder of the Soar podcast in mid-February to talk about my cancer journey and the impact it had on my life. We discussed my story, the extraordinary lessons and strategies learned on my cancer journey and the inspiration to write my book Finish YOUR Race. Soar is it’s first […]
Sept. 14 has a special significance for me. On this day in 2005, I was diagnosed w/ Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I didn’t fully understand what this diagnosis meant. I knew Leukemia was cancer but not much more. I quickly learned I had a 25-30% chance of surviving this type of cancer. Wow, in an instant […]
I woke up today with a sense of joy & gratitude like never before. I am humbled by the realization that today is my 12th stem cell transplant birthday, a day with huge importance & meaning for me. On September 14, 2005, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). A diagnosis that surprised me […]
September 14, 2005 I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) I didn’t really know what having leukemia meant. I knew it was cancer, but that was about it. With this diagnosis came a sense of urgency I could feel. I could see it in the nurses’ faces & I could hear it in the […]
Carter Bloodcare says “Life Begins with Action.” Don is living proof! “From the very first day of my diagnosis, I knew that I had to move forward. Action to me is very much about moving forward.” 10 years after his diagnosis, hear more about how Don kept going… << Find out where to donate […]
Today is a momentous day for a couple reasons! A little over 10 ½ years ago (September 14, 2005), I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukemia, a disease which could have taken my life. I was shocked! I endured 5 rounds of chemo over an eight month period culminating in a successful stem cell transplant on […]
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Don Armstrong celebrated the 9th anniversary of the first day of his new, cancer free life. His second birthday if you will. Don is not only a survivor, he is the lead organizer of the Honored Hero Run. An event that raises money and awareness about blood cancers and the […]
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The Honored Hero Run (HHR) started as a small race, first run in October of 2008. This event came to life through a grassroots effort by a local leaders and friends who’s goal was to bring the community together in a collective effort to raise awareness of and funds for blood cancer research, while honoring […]
