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WHY WE'RE FUNDRAISING WITH THE JIMMY FUND WALK TO FIGHT CANCER
I'd been scheduled (a huge mis-diagnosis) for heart surgery on a Monday in April of 2011, but a normal blood test revealed quite a different problem: I had leukemia. Needless to say, I was shaken deeply with the news.
But thanks to a doctor who had worked at Dana Farber early in the decade before, a drug had been created which worked very well with the form of leukemia that I had. A diagnosis of CML 15 years before was basically a death sentence.
I also had an appointment with one of the best oncologists in the nation to further discuss my illness. Thanks to those two Dana Farber doctors, as well as to my oncologist in Cambridge, MA, my leukemia is in remission.
We are participating in the 2022 Rally Against Cancer presented by Chowdaheadz program and going up to bat for the ultimate home run: a world without cancer!
When you join our team by making a gift, you're directly supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's unique 50-50 balance between cutting-edge science and highly compassionate cancer care. Your support allows Dana-Farber leaders to enhance programs and initiatives that serve pediatric and adult patients and their families.
Thank you for supporting our team. Together, we can conquer cancer!
Your friendly neighborhood captain,
Bill Holt
THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM MEMBERS
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