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Kevin is
Blood Cancer United

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In 2011, I was given two months to live after I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

I had to stay at the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at the Salt Lake City Hospital for a very long time and undergo a very hard fight.

My aortic valve failed this year from the chemo, but I had open heart surgery in May 2017 and I am grateful to be alive!

I live in honor to all that passed in our family and those who are still fighting blood cancer. 

Kevin

AML Survivor

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Michael

Volunteer

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