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  • GVHD Wall of hope Hands Kash

    Hopefully, someday, there will be a solution for GVHD

    Kash

    Hello, in honor of my 22 year old son "Kash", who had a BMT 2 years ago and is dealing with some GVHD, our family decided to sport our bracelets all... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Paula

    Be positive. Be active. Stay strong.

    Paula O

    I have been dealing with GVHD for 5+yrs and at times it has it’s challenges, but I continue to stay active as possible, I try to stay as positive as... Read more

  • ECP has helped me, but I need to drive 3 hours each way to get it

    My mom has to travel every week to Boston, MA from Albany, NY (approx.

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  • GVHD Wall of Hope Peter

    Hope to climb mountains with my brother again

    Peter

    Both my brother and I suffered the consequences of lymphoma during the past seven years. We were both blessed with the positive outcome of medical... Read more
  • GVHD Wall Bond Jim.jpg

    Despite GVHD I was able to be at our sons' weddings.

    Jim

    At one point in my 31-year survival of multiple myeloma (which has a 5 year average survival), the oncologist told me nothing was left, I should go... Read more
  • GVHD Wall Norton Nancy.png

    You got this! Keep your head up and continue the battle.

    Nancy

    We all have a different journey and the journey is constantly changing with GVHD. With GVHD, sometimes it is here for the long haul while other times... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Pat

    A brave, resilient group of people.....

    Pat

    After running a group for transplant survivors who had moderate to severe GVHD, i support this day 100%.      A brave, resilient group of people, who... Read more
  • 2023 Conquer GVHD - Stanford Health Care2

    Conquer GVHD - 2023

    Stanford Health Care

    Together against GVHD
  • VHD Wall Survivor

    Together against GVHD

    GVHD patient

  • GVHD Wall Belgium Leuven

    Thumbs up for GVHD patients!

    Thumbs Up from Belgium

  • GVHD Wall Penn State

    Nurses care!  On the frontlines with GVHD!

    Nurses from Penn State Hershey Medical Center

  • GVHD Wall Michele

    There are not enough doctors who understand GVHD

    Michele

    I support gvhd awareness because I am a patient experiencing this disease and there are not enough doctors around who understand it and what it can... Read more
  • GVHD Wall Belgian lab

    We are stronger together!

    Lab worker

    Together against GVHD
  • GVHD Wall Four hands Belgian

    Together against GVHD

    University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium

    We are stronger together!
  • GVHD Wall we are stronger together Belgium

    Our support for all the patients and families struggling!

    Belgian BMT Team

    We are stronger together
  • GVHD-WristBand-product

    I have experienced GVHD and offer my support to others who are traveling this path. 

    Jennifer J

    Hello!  I have experienced GVHD and offer my support to others who are traveling this path.  Although I was forewarned before my transplant that... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Stanford

    Stanford Supports GVHD Patients

    Stanford BMT Rehab Services

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    GVHD patients need a strong support system.

    Diane

    Hi. My name is Diane. And I just wanted to tell anybody that’s reading this that I am a friend of somebody that has GVHD. He recently had a bone... Read more
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    My sweetheart's full time job is to beat GVHD

    Marilyn

    My sweetheart has had GVHD for 5-6 years after a stem cell transplant. He has been on trials from Dana-Farber in Boston to NIH. His full time job is... Read more
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    GVHD - A Medical Roller Coaster

    Erica

    My husband is in thankfully two years in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia due to a life-saving stem cell transplant.
  • GVHD Wall Joan

    Physical therapy decreased my symptoms

    Joan

    My doctor prescribed physical therapy and medications that decreased my GVHD symptoms. I am grateful.
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Jennifer

    I wear this bracelet in honor of those I've met who are suffering with GVHD

    Jennifer

    I have been an oncology social worker for over 25 years.  I wear this bracelet in honor of all those I have met suffering with this disease.  I wear... Read more
  • GVHD Wall Shoemans Belgian Chocolates

    Support from Belgium!

    Dr. Helene S.

    GVHD is like a box of Belgian chocolates...You never know what you're gonna get. Let's team up to improve the lives of GVHD patients
  • GVHD-WristBand-product

    Knowledge is power so educate yourself and be pro-activev in managing your care.

    Paula M.

    I live with the challenges of GVHD after a bone marrow transplant in 2018.  At times it can actually feel worse than my initial diagnosis of AML.  I... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Joanna

    We will get there and our pain will help those who follow us.

    Joanna

    My husband and I agreed that we needed to keep laughing whenever we could! We often had to work to find food that was palatable since GvHD made a... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Douglas

    To smile and feel joy is the goal.

    Douglas

    I have had GVHD since my bone marrow transplant September 2012. I am 10 years old with my new chance of being on earth, 55 in all. I feel accountable... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Valerie

    We share emotional support

    Valerie

    Hello! I was reading your stories and have my own to share which I hope will inspire others. Even though I had a rough road after transplant and... Read more
  • GVHD-WristBand-product

    GVHD is not always forever.

    Barbara

    I want those who are suffering with GVHD to have HOPE. I am 5+ years post transplant and during year one I had skin GVHD a couple of times.  Although... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Dave

    Know there's a brotherhood of people who "get it" and care about you.

    David

    I was first diagnosed with MDS about 4 years ago and went through a donor stem cell transplant. It was a rough year-and-a-half living in a virtual... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Sharon

    Progress in GVHD is painstakingly slow

    Sharon

    Progress for GVHD is so painstakingly slow. Even more frustrating is that the medical community does such a poor job of preparing transplant patients... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Sue

    I found hope through BMT InfoNet's GVHD Support Group

    Sue S.

    As a caregiver (wife) of a GVHD patient, I found support and hope in the GVHD caregiver’s support group offered through BMTInfonet.
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    I hope awareness will shed light on this little-recognized illness.

    Millie

    My daughter has been a GVHD patient with ongoing changing symptoms which are not easily diagnosed or treated. I hope, with awareness, some light will... Read more
  • GVHD-WristBand-product

    Know there is support and help.

    Linda

    We get it! It’s complicated and everyone is different. Know that there is support and help. But more needs to be done.5-year GVHD survivor.
  • GVHD Wall of Hope John

    Remember to thank your caregivers. They are going through this struggle with you.

    John

    It is hard to imagine this when you are fighting the beast every day, but someday you will have to remind yourself to "stop and smell the coffee" and... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Kathleen

    It's not easy but keep moving forward.

    Kate

    I support GVHD patients because I struggled with GVHD for 3 years after my transplant. It wasn't easy but I got through it and I encourage anyone... Read more
  • Wall of Hope Tabatha

    You are stronger than you know!

    Tabatha

    From a 15-year stem cell transplant survivor, we all go through our own trials with GVHD, unfortunately some worse than others! But together we can... Read more
  • GVHD Wall Jaffee Deborah.jpg

    Don’t give up!

    Deborah

    Don’t give up! Everyone responds differently to treatments. Work with your doctor to try different things that work for you. Now (fall 2022) down to... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Susan P

    Seek out the positive.

    Susan P.

    Seek out positive people in your life, find activities that make you happy or feel productive, and build exercise into your day. You've got this! 
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    Bless all survivors!

    Carolyn

    So Ironic that February 17th is the 1st ever GVHD Awareness Day.  It will be my son, Dylan's 31st birthday. Diagnosed at age 9 with osteosarcoma... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Patient from Belgium

    Don't lose hope.

    Brave Patient from Belgium

    Another brave patient from Belgium!!

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    Praying for a cure

    Alan

    Even though my beautiful wife lost her battle with GVHD I will always support the cause. I pray that someday there will be a way to stop this disease... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Kelly

    My children were the reason I fought to survive.

    Kelly

    Keep in mind that a little (or a lot of) GVHD may mean the donor cells will be attacking any residual cancer cells you may have, and you may have a... Read more
  • GVHD Wall of Hope Emily and Corey

    We support GVHD Patients

    Emily and Korey

  • Dawn

    Keep Fighting!

    Watch Dawn's video of Hope

    Watch the Video

  • Watch the video from Belgium

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  • GVHD wristband supporter Tabatha 4

    Showing our support.

  • GVHD wristband supporter Tabatha 3

    Showing Support for those with GVHD

  • GVHD wristband supporter Tabatha 2

    Wearing a wristband to support GVHD patients

  • VHD wristband supporters Tabatha 1

    I Support Tabatha