2007 Patient Heroes
Randy was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in May of 2002. Randy first received chemotherapy that placed him in remission and then was given an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant. Recently Randy began chemotherapy again. In addition to his mother and wife, Randy has 3 daughters, 3 sons, and 4 grandsons. Randy likes spending time with his family and friends as well as watching sports, especially football. He also enjoys bible study and walking.
AJ was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma just 2 weeks before last year’s Light The Night, on September 13, 2006. After 4 months of chemotherapy at A.I. duPont Hospital for children, AJ is now in remission. AJ is a typical 15 year old who enjoys all sports, but especially golfing and dirt biking. AJ also enjoys Paint Ball and cooking of all kinds. His favorite chef is Rachel Ray. In addition to his father and mother, Joseph and Grace Meany he has a sister Gabriella. AJ will be a freshman at St. Elizabeth’s in the fall.
Down State Hero
Matthew was born on April 3, 2006 and is the youngest of five. On October 28, 2006 he was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. After cold or allergy symptoms didn't go away, the pediatrician suggested Matthew be taken to the ER when he woke up not breathing too well. The doctors ran some tests and said he had all of the warning signs of leukemia. Matthew was sent to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children where they confirmed he had leukemia. Once out of the pediatric intensive care unit Matthew has been in the hospital for most of the last 7 months. The doctors are now letting him go home more often, which is really great. His treatment will continue for about another 2 ½ years. He likes watching cartoons, dancing and playing and cuddling with his family, which includes his mommy, daddy, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. When he is at the hospital he likes to play with the hospital staff.
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