Posts by Stephanie Cupp
What Is Bone Marrow Donation?
A bone marrow donation is a lifesaving treatment for many patients suffering from blood cancers like leukemia and multiple myeloma, and blood disorders like sickle cell disease and aplastic anemia.…
Read MoreInterview With Wendy Letow, Respite Retreats
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Wendy Letow, the Founder and Executive Director of Respite Retreats, a nonprofit organization located in Columbia, MD. Respite…
Read MoreAm I In The Bone Marrow Registry Already?
Do you have a vague recollection of attending an event years ago and signing up for something related to blood cancer? You are not alone. At every drive we host,…
Read MoreA Look At Rare Blood Diseases
Rare Disease Day is held annually on the last day of February in an effort to raise awareness for rare diseases, improve access to treatment, and increase medical representation. In…
Read More5 Ways To Self-Care During Quarantine
Self-care refers to any action taken to benefit your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or a survivor of blood cancer, many individual’s feel as…
Read MoreCelebrating the Holiday Season With Blood Cancer During COVID
Holidays are a time of celebration, but they can prove difficult for blood cancer patients undergoing treatment, especially when adding COVID to the mix. To make things a little easier…
Read MoreBenefits of Participating in Virtual Races
There is no shortage of benefits when it comes to participating in races. It is a great way to stay active throughout the year while working on your personal best.…
Read MoreInterview with Andrew’s Laughing Gas
Andrew Mercier was diagnosed with Leukemia 2 days before his 10th birthday. This came as a surprise to his family and friends, as he had always been high energy, adventurous,…
Read MoreInterview with the Founders of Ava’s Flavas
In 2013, when Ava Edwards was just 8 years-old, she started showing some alerting symptoms, including bruising on her hips and loss of color. After visiting the doctor about the…
Read MoreA Slow Return to Business As Usual
On March 11th, There Goes My Hero hosted what would be our last in-person bone marrow registry drive before the global pandemic hit. Since then, we have continued our mission…
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