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Mom and I having lunch in NYC
“Those who have a strong enough WHY can bear almost any HOW.”- Tony Robbins
When doctors told me I had to have a kidney transplant. When they told me on more than one occasion that I needed to have biopsy’s to check for cancer or when they told me that I needed to have surgery on both of my knees and that my dancing days were over, I did not ask “why”? When I found out that Emily was putting her life at risk to save mine and my heart was crushed with fear for her, I did not ask “why”? I never questioned why things happened to me, I always thought that everything happened for a reason. I feel like everything I have been through medicaly was so that other people wouldn’t have to suffer. With every procedure I had done, I thought to myself at least this is happening to me and not to someone else.This attitude has helped me reflect upon my experiences as experiences that make me stronger.
I REFUSE to allow my medical problems to control my life, because I have so many dreams. I REFUSE to give up. WHY? Because I want to make a difference. I want to have a family. I want to see the world. I want to be able to talk to my mom and dad everyday and I want to see my sister’s accomplish great things. I have learned that when you want something bad enough, you will do anything to figure out HOW to make it happen!
I have many things I hope to accomplish in my lifetime. One thing is; I want to help give others a chance to fight for their dreams. With your help, we can make a difference…..July is Cord Blood Awareness month please help me spread the word about this incredible life saving resource!
Natalie,
Although saving Cord Blood for public (allogenic) use is a good idea, we shouldn’t stop there. There are more stem cells, comparable and maybe better than those found in Cord Blood in the placenta and amnion that the Cord Blood is extracted from.
I ask that we change the message to not saving just the Cord Blood, but all of the afterbirth tissue. Even more people will be helped by doing this.
Good luck to you and thank you for raising awareness of the importance of preserving this valuable resource and saving it from the Hospital incinerator.
Jim Hardy
I agree with Jim here. So many stem cells can be extracted through more than just the cord blood. The placenta as well is showing much promise in being able to extract stem cells. Teeth, mainly baby teeth molars are another way to extract stem cell tissue for even muscle and bone growth.
Cord blood is just one source, there is so much funding that needs to happen for all these sources. We all need to fight to make a difference for others so that Natalie and others can have a long life.
Yes, I completely agree! Emily’s placenta blood was used for my transplant as well as the cord bloodl! I think that awareness for adult stem cells in general is extremely important!