Cancer Twice, And A Bone Marrow Transplant, My Story || Jonathan

Giants Amongst Us

Real stories, told by real people.

It's great to be back to share another story with you all. I certainly do hope this finds you in good spirits. Today Jonathan joins us, and he's got a story to tell.

Originally from Ecuador. Life as a kid was pretty normal for Jonathan. He played soccer, hung out with friends, and enjoyed time around his family. At 12, physically he started to notice a few things go wrong. And from there, life as he knew it. Would never be the same. Countless hospital visits, and large amounts of money spent in order to find a treatment for his condition, would yield no results. Eventually, with nothing really, but the clothes on their back, Jonathan and his mother would move to Canada. Seeking any kind of medical assistance that might save his life.

Almost dying on the way there. He would after a long process, arrive in Canada and was immediately admitted into a children's hospital to be treated for his Leukemia. Surviving cancer twice, and going through a bone marrow transplant. Of the 10 people who underwent the surgery at the same time as Jonathan, only 2 are still alive today. Through all his pain, the side effects from chemo therapy and radiation, graft versus host disease, and a long list of other physical sufferings he's had to endure. He's still hopeful for the future, and is doing much better, considering everything he's been through.

A big part of why he's still here, aside from medical staff and all their support, along with the treatment, is his mother. Talk about the unconditional and unwavering love a mother can have for her child. Jonathan shares every bit of that with us today. In his own words, "she was the only reason I kept fighting and held on." He also made it a point to acknowledge and show gratitude offline towards the donor (from Germany) who was he's perfect match which made the bone marrow transplant possible, and a success. Jonathan might be the first to give someone else credit before he does himself, but today, we're going to honor this man's courage, and resilient spirit. You're without question, another GIANT AMONGST US. May the thoughts, well wishes, and prayers of those who listen to your story and are moved by it, find you, to bring comfort, peace, and promising days to come.

'Til next time

and very soon,

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