Dear family and friends,

As many of you know, in the summer of 2024, my dad was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). With the help of an incredible medical team and the countless hours of care from my sister, he reached remission and was able to ring the bell earlier this year. Since going into remission, he's been getting monthly lab tests. The results showed that the same mutation that caused his initial leukemia has come back.

But we have good news amidst this scary news:

To prevent a leukemia relapse, the doctors are recommending a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and thankfully, I am a match! The process will be extensive and lengthy, so we will need your support.

Starting October 3rd, he will be hospitalized in Columbus, Ohio, for approximately 5 weeks. He can have one overnight visitor at a time, so my sister and I will alternate. Following his discharge, he will need outpatient care for 100 days post-transplant, which means traveling to Columbus once or twice a week. This will involve long drives and numerous overnight stays.

My own procedure starts on October 5th and should last until about October 10th, also in Columbus. Fortunately, my recovery time should be only a week, so that’s great news! However, none of this would be possible without my sister, who has been an incredible caregiver to our dad. It will be a tough season for us, but one that is incredibly worth it to give him a new chance.

We know that money is tight for everyone right now, and any support you can provide will make a real difference, regardless of the size. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us through his journey to remission and now as we face this bone marrow transplant together.

We're still working out the final details, including whether he can have visitors. In the meantime, even if visiting isn't possible, there are still many ways you can show your support:

We are hopeful that this transplant will change my dad’s life for the better.

With gratitude and hope,

Karla and Family