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Honored Patients
Our Inspirations
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Bobby Galvagno, Age 5
Last October (2008), Bobby?s mother noticed her son?s lips & skin had taken on a new color. Concerned, she asked Bobby?s doctor to do blood work. On October 17th, 2008, it became official ? Bobby was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). This marked the beginning of what will be 3 ½ years of treatment including chemotheraphy, steriods and spinal methotexate.
Bobby is doing well and continues to do all the sports and acitivities he enjoys: karate, soccer and spending time with his family.
Mohawk Valley Walk
Julia Bunce, Age 17
In the spring of 2008, Julia complained of shortness of breath, and soreness in her ribs. They just thought it was growing pains. A couple of weeks later, Julia was in congestive heart failure - and learned 5 days before her 16th birthday that she had leukemia (ALL).
Julia is now in her maintenence phase of treatment and will be starting her Senior year this fall. She enjoys field hockey, hanging out with friends and shopping. She hopes to become a Social Worker in a Pediatric Oncology setting, so that she can help those who going through what she did.
Southern Tier Walk
Charles Turner
In July of 2006, Charles was diagnosed with CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia) after a routine visit to the doctor and blood work.
Charles was started on Gleevec, which controlled his cancer for over 2 years. In the early fall of 2008, Charles leukemia went into acute phase with over 80% of blasts. Since Gleevec was no longer controlling cancer, Charles needed a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
In November of 2008, Charles found a match. He received a bone marrow transplant on February 26. However, he developed the flu and an infection that prevented the transplant from working.
Although still very sick, Charles underwent a second transplant on April 15. Due to complications from the infection, Charles passed away a week and a half later. Ironically, the autopsy showed no leukemia when he died - Charles had been too sick, for too long.
Charles' wife and two children were with him through his battle. Charles fought until the end because of his love for his children and his family is thankful for that fight.
Syracuse Walk
Bobby Galvagno, Age 5
Last October (2008), Bobby?s mother noticed her son?s lips & skin had taken on a new color. Concerned, she asked Bobby?s doctor to do blood work. On October 17th, 2008, it became official ? Bobby was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). This marked the beginning of what will be 3 ½ years of treatment including chemotheraphy, steriods and spinal methotexate.
Bobby is doing well and continues to do all the sports and acitivities he enjoys: karate, soccer and spending time with his family.
Mohawk Valley Walk
Julia Bunce, Age 17
In the spring of 2008, Julia complained of shortness of breath, and soreness in her ribs. They just thought it was growing pains. A couple of weeks later, Julia was in congestive heart failure - and learned 5 days before her 16th birthday that she had leukemia (ALL).
Julia is now in her maintenence phase of treatment and will be starting her Senior year this fall. She enjoys field hockey, hanging out with friends and shopping. She hopes to become a Social Worker in a Pediatric Oncology setting, so that she can help those who going through what she did.
Southern Tier Walk
Charles Turner
In July of 2006, Charles was diagnosed with CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia) after a routine visit to the doctor and blood work.
Charles was started on Gleevec, which controlled his cancer for over 2 years. In the early fall of 2008, Charles leukemia went into acute phase with over 80% of blasts. Since Gleevec was no longer controlling cancer, Charles needed a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
In November of 2008, Charles found a match. He received a bone marrow transplant on February 26. However, he developed the flu and an infection that prevented the transplant from working.
Although still very sick, Charles underwent a second transplant on April 15. Due to complications from the infection, Charles passed away a week and a half later. Ironically, the autopsy showed no leukemia when he died - Charles had been too sick, for too long.
Charles' wife and two children were with him through his battle. Charles fought until the end because of his love for his children and his family is thankful for that fight.
