I am a physician in Northern California. I was diagnosed with primary AL Amyloidosis in June 2008 and underwent a heart transplant at Stanford in August of 2008. I then had an autologous stem cell transplant in March of 2009 in an attempt to control my amyloidosis. I am married to Barbie and have four children.
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I'm a 47 year old married father of 2 that was diagnosed in 1987 with Relapsing, remitting Multiple Sclerosis. I retired from the Sheriff's Department in 1996, and have been a stay at home dad since then. 3 years ago my diagnoses changed to secondary progressive. I have had more accumulation of disability in the last 3 years then I did in the first 19 combined. I blog about what's on my...
I have been running since I was in grade 4. I have run track and field, cross country, half marathons, trail races, 15-30km ultra marathons, triathlons, and now snow shoe running. I have my national level 2 coaching certification as group fitness certification. I currently coach at the post secondary level.
I train for running, triathlons, fitness, and other activities on a regular basis.
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Our daughter Gabriella was diagnosed in April with a severe and irrepairable case of Myocardial Bridging which is causing Secondary Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. September 25, just before being listed for her new heart, she suffered a left MCA stroke, imparing her right arm abilities and taking away her speech. She was put on the United Netwoek for Organ Sharing transplant listing on February 11,...
Latham Centers offers nationally known, innovative treatment for Prader-Willi Syndrome in a tranquil and beautiful setting on Cape Cod. Latham Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are are approved, as a private needs school by The Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, and are accredited by The Department of Developmental Services, and the Department of...
I am 25 years old and i suffer from the rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with many secondary problems to find out more please go to my blog and other pages.
A possibilities coagulator, my passion is ignited by connecting with people who are looking for cosmic connections, aligning their minds and hearts with the subtle levels of reality that guide our lives.
I'm a personal and business coach, development and partnering consultant. I work with individuals, groups, organizations and companies in personal and organizational development. I've...
hello, well tell a bit about me. I was diagnosed with MS in 1988, 2 months after my 30th b'day. Saw an neurologist and the MRI that showed 3 lesions. at that time the only drug used for prescription was steroids. After studying the drug i decided not to take it.....figuring what was worse having MS or the side affects.....so never took any drugs. went to the...
Denise "Deni" Preston originally from San Diego, California is a Group Fitness Expert for Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University located in Provo, Utah. She received her University education from Brigham Young University where she studied dance education. She has recieved multiple fitness certifications through ACE (American Council on Exercise,) FiTour Pilates, and has...
