In 2018, my wife was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of leukemia that combined both Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). These are devastating blood cancers that begin in the bone marrow. As part of her treatment, she needed numerous blood and plasma transfusions to survive.
Before this life-changing event, I donated blood occasionally during company drives, but it wasn’t something I thought much about. However, seeing my wife rely on transfusions countless times made me realize just how critical blood donations are. It opened my eyes to the profound impact donors have on lives like hers.
Inspired by the kindness of those anonymous donors who gave my wife a fighting chance, I made it my mission to give back. I began donating blood regularly — not just as a way to thank those who helped her, but also to pay it forward for others in need. It’s become my personal advocacy to help sustain the blood supply that saved her life.
Today, I’m overjoyed to share that my wife is in full recovery and remission. Every drop of blood donated gave her strength and hope, and for that, I’ll forever be grateful.
