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Personal Stories
Human connection. That’s the heart of the CaringBridge experience.
Discover how CaringBridge creates connections that comfort, sustain and support patients, caregivers and families during difficult times.
Sara Finds Support and Self Healing Online. Between contractions while giving birth to her second child, the last thing on Sara’s mind was cancer. But that’s exactly when she found out she had leukemia.
Run for Fuller. A young boy with leukemia inspires and motivates community members to run a marathon and raise money for CaringBridge.
Embracing new potential in an unplanned future. A CaringBridge community helps Aaron Holm adjust to a new lifestyle following a car accident.
Miracle babies rally each other through cancer treatment. CaringBridge becomes Dunn twins’ baby book as they both battle cancer at just two months of age.
A bone marrow drive to pay it forward. When five–year–old Jackie suffered an acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) relapse, her mother Cyndi turned to CaringBridge and DKMS Americas.
CaringBridge aids child’s difficult journey. Avery, diagnosed with leukemia at age eleven, was able to connect with the outside world through CaringBridge during her extensive treatment.
Impacting lives in eleven days. In just eleven days, Luke Shelton opened his parents’ eyes to so many precious things in life.
A chapter she wouldn’t change. A remarkable recovery from a brain aneurysm was aided by pulling together a big support system of friends and family on CaringBridge.
The power of Allyson. The story of a little girl’s struggle with a brain tumor reminds family and friends how precious life is.
Easy re-entry. After two months of treatment, returning to school could have been stressful for Christine Shannon. Thanks to CaringBridge, “she didn’t have to explain to anybody,” says mom Linda.
Life lessons. During the last months of her life, Serena McCallum wrote—about everything. “CaringBridge allowed all of us to take this journey with her,” says daughter Consuelo.
Simplifying communication. After beating a brain tumor, 11–year–old Conor Smith was diagnosed with leukemia. “We wish we’d used CaringBridge from the start,” says dad Tim.
Two families, one inspiration. Evan Cousineau’s story mobilized a nationwide effort to register bone marrow and organ donors—including his big sister, Mary. “CaringBridge made it possible,” says mom Gina.
Seeing is believing. When Stacy Sato’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the messages of love from family and friends kept her going. “They lift your spirits,” she says.
The spirit lives on. Grant Truhler was only 10 when he passed away. For his family, CaringBridge was a source of comfort. “It's a cathartic experience,” says dad Dean.
Finding strength. Aaron Bonds thought he had a pulled muscle, not lymphoma. His wife says CaringBridge helped her stay positive. “It became my public therapy.”
An early blessing. Little Alayna Selk arrived more than three months premature. Says mom Katie, “CaringBridge helped us keep everyone updated.”
A hero’s courage. Lt. Andrew Kinard sustained massive injuries while serving in Iraq. “CaringBridge has been a real blessing,” says his sister, Katherine.
Connection during a crisis. At just eight months old, Katie Belle Cooley was diagnosed with leukemia. “CaringBridge helps break the isolation,” says mom Karen.
Light in the darkness. Lisa Fleming’s 4-year-old daughter was in the hospital for a month. CaringBridge provided “support and hope when I needed it most,” she says.
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