It is unknown whether or not Logan will need a bone marrow donation. The need is dependent on how his little body responds after the chemotherapy. But Logan might need bone marrow. And I know that right now there are many blood cancer patients who are looking for that life-saving gift. Many have asked me what they can do to help Logan, and my answer now is going to be, ‘Please register as a bone marrow donor.’ If you are between 18 and 55 years old, you could match.
It turns out it is “Swabtember,” an action month designed to encourage people to register as potential bone marrow donors. In fact, if you are attending the Texas Rangers baseball game the evening of Tuesday, Sep 28, you can register as a potential bone marrow donor on the suite level in left-field. I know, last minute; no time like the present! And Major League Soccer features September as “Kick Childhood Cancer Month.” On Wednesday, Sep 29, FC Dallas plays in the Kick Childhood Cancer match at Toyota Stadium. The point of this is that there are events that support the fight against leukemia and other cancers. Please take advantage of them.
Donna and I have walked in several pre-pandemic Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Light the Night” walks. My company was a sponsor of those walks, and we walked in honor of our friend Gary who died from leukemia decades ago. I can still remember talking with Gary as he was going through treatment, very difficult treatment. Much has changed in fighting these cancers since then, giving us all confidence that research over the years will put Logan in remission and keep him there.