Meet Samuel
Samuel is UVA Children’s FIRST stem cell transplant patient.
Samuel was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015 when he was 11 years old. This cancer was a “good” type of cancer because it was treatable and the prospects of it coming back were slim. Samuel did really well through treatments, and the family celebrated when he hit the five year mark with no further signs of disease.
However, earlier this year, just before Samuel’s 18th birthday, the cancer came back; and it came back everywhere. Samuel has been in treatment since the beginning of March 2022 and came to UVA last month for a stem cell transplant. This transplant gives Samuel the best possible chance at beating his cancer.
“JoAnne and the Yellow Door Foundation have been amazing to our family. JoAnne truly cares about everyone who comes to stay at the apartments and goes the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect. Her five star treatment during such a hard time for our family makes this whole process easier. Having a safe and healthy place to stay near the hospital is a huge gift and blessing to our family! Thank you to everyone who donates to Yellow Door Foundation and makes their mission possible.”
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The Yellow Door Foundation can only continue providing critical support to families through generous donations.