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Miracle for a US Navy SEAL - Justin is Leukemia Free!

Posted By Blackfive

Good news for everyone that's followed US Navy SEAL Justin's fight against Leukemia and his search for a bone marrow donor - if you are unfamiliar with Justin, the historical links are below (And please register to be a potential donor. I did!):

RE: Get Registered and Help Save a Life! (July 10, 2006)
RE: Be A Hero - Get Entered in the National Bone Marrow Registry (July 24, 2006)
RE: Help Save a Navy SEAL! - Update (August 4, 2006)
RE: Navy SEAL Justin Finds A Matching Donor in Germany (September 11, 2006)
RE: Help a Navy SEAL - Update (November 15, 2006)
RE: US Navy SEAL Justin - Update (June 7, 2007)

Thanks (again) to Adele, here is an email from Justin's family with news that you all should read:

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones, and Well Wishers,

He is free !!!!! from leukemia and Philly chromosome. Justin is once again, whole. The gift of life from his German donor has lead to his rebirth on Oct. 20, 2006. It has now been one year after his transplant and he is now celebrating his first second birthday.

Wonderful things can, and do, happen when we care and we give of ourselves. Justin had his year check up at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle on Monday.

To everyone everywhere, don't stop signing up to be a possible bone marrow or stem cell donor. We have been told there have been 8 or 9 other matches, besides Justin's, from all of the donor drives. We must all continue to be active participants in the fight against these awful diseases. We can make a difference!

Join our family in sending well wishes to Justin and Suzanne to start their lives again, anew, with wonderful things to come to them as a couple.

Charlie, Kim, Jodi, and I again thank each one who cared, who gave of themselves, who sent cards, gifts, and who continuously prayed for Justin's complete recovery. You were a great comfort and support system to our family. While Justin has achieved the biggest milestone, he still needs your prayers and support as he still faces a long road ahead.

God bless you all from the bottom of our hearts. And to his donor, where ever she may be, we love you more than you can imagine.

Gratefully and Prayerfully Yours,
Charlie ,Dianne , Kim , Jodi , Justin

From what I've heard, Justin is serving proudly now and has been trying to get back in the fight.

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Thanks (again) to Adele, here is an email from Justin's family with news that you all should read:

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones, and Well Wishers,

He is free !!!!! from leukemia and Philly chromosome. Justin is once again, whole. The gift of life from his German donor has lead to his rebirth on Oct. 20, 2006. It has now been one year after his transplant and he is now celebrating his first second birthday.

Wonderful things can, and do, happen when we care and we give of ourselves. Justin had his year check up at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle on Monday.

To everyone everywhere, don't stop signing up to be a possible bone marrow or stem cell donor. We have been told there have been 8 or 9 other matches, besides Justin's, from all of the donor drives. We must all continue to be active participants in the fight against these awful diseases. We can make a difference!

Join our family in sending well wishes to Justin and Suzanne to start their lives again, anew, with wonderful things to come to them as a couple.

Charlie, Kim, Jodi, and I again thank each one who cared, who gave of themselves, who sent cards, gifts, and who continuously prayed for Justin's complete recovery. You were a great comfort and support system to our family. While Justin has achieved the biggest milestone, he still needs your prayers and support as he still faces a long road ahead.

God bless you all from the bottom of our hearts. And to his donor, where ever she may be, we love you more than you can imagine.

Gratefully and Prayerfully Yours,
Charlie ,Dianne , Kim , Jodi , Justin

From what I've heard, Justin is serving proudly now and has been trying to get back in the fight.

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