WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

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WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon episodes

  • D&K - Jennifer McCann-Black, 33, angiosarcoma, Pawtucket, RI with Dr. Katie Thornton, Clinical Director, Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber 8-21-18
    Jen was expecting her first child earlier this year when she began feeling very tired and weak. She was in the 31st week of her pregnancy and thought of nothing but her baby’s health. Within two days, doctors located two embolisms, one in Jen’s heart and one in her lung, as well as a “mass” in her heart. The “mass” turned out to be angiosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer.
    Given the seriousness of her diagnosis, Jen started chemotherapy right away and underwent three weeks of treatment before she delivered a healthy baby boy at 37 weeks by c-section.
    She is currently on a 21-day cycle of chemotherapy. She has also undergone radiation treatments on her heart and lungs.  Her tumors have been responding to therapy and Jen is feeling good. Her son Michael is a happy and healthy 3-month old.
    Jen teaches history and psychology at King Phillip Regional High School in Wrentham. All her students have been very supportive and have started fundraisers to support Jen and her family.  She loves to cook and travel and has already taken her son on a few road trips.
    8 min
  • D&K - Jennifer McCann-Black, 33, angiosarcoma, Pawtucket, RI with Dr. Katie Thornton, Clinical Director, Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber 8-21-18

    Jen was expecting her first child earlier this year when she began feeling very tired and weak. She was in the 31st week of her pregnancy and thought of nothing but her baby’s health. Within two days, doctors located two embolisms, one in Jen’s heart and one in her lung, as well as a “mass” in her heart. The “mass” turned out to be angiosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer.

    Given the seriousness of her diagnosis, Jen started chemotherapy right away and underwent three weeks of treatment before she delivered a healthy baby boy at 37 weeks by c-section.

    She is currently on a 21-day cycle of chemotherapy. She has also undergone radiation treatments on her heart and lungs.  Her tumors have been responding to therapy and Jen is feeling good. Her son Michael is a happy and healthy 3-month old.

    Jen teaches history and psychology at King Phillip Regional High School in Wrentham. All her students have been very supportive and have started fundraisers to support Jen and her family.  She loves to cook and travel and has already taken her son on a few road trips.

    8 min
  • K&C - Johnny Morris, 3, neuroblastoma, Newtonville, with his parents, Colleen and John, and sister, Madison 8-21-18
    Johnny was diagnosed in September 2015 after repeated visits to the doctor for a fever. Finally, after weeks of differing diagnoses, and with help from a gastroenterologist, a scan was ordered, and they received Johnny's cancer diagnosis.
    His treatment has included chemotherapy (off-and-on since September 2015), an autologous bone marrow transplant, MIBG therapy, antibody therapy, and radiation.
    Johnny has been in treatment for 2.5 years, but in his free time, he loves to swim, play with his sister, and draw.
    Johnny also loves riding therapeutic horses, chasing bubbles, and throwing water balloons.
    At the Clinic, he loves the music room and the toys. He has developed a love for art and turned into quite an artist.
    Johnny recently started preschool.
    The Jimmy Fund Clinic is like the Morris family's second home - they love the amazing nurses, front desk staff and the child life support specialists. Their family feels comfortable there and they feel well taken care of. The Clinic also has theme days/activities to encourage the kids to enjoy themselves. It’s a nice distraction for them as all these amazing kids are fighting for their lives. 
    Colleen notes this is the family's new normal. Making the kids happy and comfortable while we find a cure for these horrible diseases is very important, and the Jimmy Fund Clinic does it well.
    Johnny and Madison will be saying “Play Ball” before tonight’s game.
    9 min
  • K&C - Johnny Morris, 3, neuroblastoma, Newtonville, with his parents, Colleen and John, and sister, Madison 8-21-18

    Johnny was diagnosed in September 2015 after repeated visits to the doctor for a fever. Finally, after weeks of differing diagnoses, and with help from a gastroenterologist, a scan was ordered, and they received Johnny's cancer diagnosis.

    His treatment has included chemotherapy (off-and-on since September 2015), an autologous bone marrow transplant, MIBG therapy, antibody therapy, and radiation.

    Johnny has been in treatment for 2.5 years, but in his free time, he loves to swim, play with his sister, and draw.

    Johnny also loves riding therapeutic horses, chasing bubbles, and throwing water balloons.

    At the Clinic, he loves the music room and the toys. He has developed a love for art and turned into quite an artist.

    Johnny recently started preschool.

    The Jimmy Fund Clinic is like the Morris family's second home - they love the amazing nurses, front desk staff and the child life support specialists. Their family feels comfortable there and they feel well taken care of. The Clinic also has theme days/activities to encourage the kids to enjoy themselves. It’s a nice distraction for them as all these amazing kids are fighting for their lives. 

    Colleen notes this is the family's new normal. Making the kids happy and comfortable while we find a cure for these horrible diseases is very important, and the Jimmy Fund Clinic does it well.

    Johnny and Madison will be saying “Play Ball” before tonight’s game.

    9 min
  • K&C - Hannah Packman, 19, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Weston with Deborah Bond Berk, LICSW, Senior Clinical Social Worker, Jimmy Fund Clinic, Dana-Farber 8-21-18
    At 3 years old, Hannah had a bad cold and fever. As it seemed to be getting better, her joints became extremely sore, which prevented her from walking. She then developed a high fever.
    Hannah was diagnosed in September 2002 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
    She underwent chemotherapy from 2002-2004. Her port-o-catheter was removed the day after her sixth birthday.
    One of the things that she most vividly remembers was the playroom in the Jimmy Fund Clinic. She spent hours doing arts & crafts, playing on the “ship” (big boat structure the Clinic used to have), playing with Polly Pockets, and hanging out with her Clinic friends.
    Hannah's hobbies include singing (she is in an acapella group), soccer (she doesn't play in college), and cooking.
    Her family includes her parents, Jeff Packman and Karen Linde Packman, and sister, Julia, who is 22 years old and lives in New York.
    In September, she will be a sophomore at Colby College in Waterville, ME. For the summer, she is interning in the Dana-Farber Communications Department.
    Her grandfather, Ed Linde, was also treated at Dana-Farber and battled multiple myeloma for many years. He passed away in 2010.
    Hannah’s relationship with Deborah: Deborah was always there. That is the number one thing about our relationship. No matter what was going on, she was there, whether that was when I was having shots in my leg (which I did each week for a while), getting Lumbar Punctures (which I hated more than anything in the world), or just waiting to get chemotherapy. We would play with the toys in her office, like the doll house she had, for hours on end. She provided me with these moments of relaxation and happiness even when I was feeling horrible. More importantly, looking back on it, she was such a huge support system for my entire family, especially my parents and sister.
    6 min
  • K&C - Zack Easton, 11, osteosarcoma, Merrimac with his mother, Jackie 8-21-18
    Zack and his mom met Kirk and Gerry during this year's Clinic visit.
    In 2007, Zack injured his knee during karate class and an x-ray discovered a tumor in the upper half of his tibia.
    His treatment included chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumor/upper half of his tibia and knee and replace them with an extendable prosthetic implant. 
    Chemotherapy concluded in May and all scans are clear. Currently, he goes to physical therapy to help him learn to walk again.
    His hobbies include playing video games, hanging with friends, boating, swimming, and karate.
    His family includes Jack, his mom, Rob, his dad, Kathryn, his sister, and Socks, his cat.
    He likes the Jimmy Fund Clinic because of all the games, parties, nurses and doctors.
    Zack feels that everyone at the Clinic are the kindest, most wonderful and caring people. They truly go above and beyond when caring for their patients and families.  They did their best to make Zack happy during his treatments.  He was sad when they stopped having to go into Clinic every week . . . he missed all the people.
    Jackie and Kathryn have walked the 5-mile portion of the Jimmy Fund Walk many times to support her and Zack's friend, Avalanna Routh, who unfortunately lost her battle.  Now knowing firsthand what the Jimmy Fund does for families, reinforces their commitment to support Dana-Farber.
    7 min
  • K&C - Mila Carter, 4, acute lymphoblastic, Dedham with her parents, Rich and Natasha, and older sister, Olivia 8-21-18
    In April 2017, Mila had a bloody nose for hours. No matter what the family tried, it would not stop bleeding. After a visit to the ER, she was diagnosed with ALL.
    Mila's treatment includes chemotherapy and is planned to end in April 2019.
    In her spare time, Mila loves to do arts & crafts, dance, dramatic play, gymnastics and dress-up.
    She has an older sister, Olivia, 6.
    Mila currently attends pre-school.
    The Jimmy Fund Clinic has become the family's second home. They feel that the staff,  doctors, and other families have a deep understanding of what each other is going through.
    Mila always says "hi" to Wally outside the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
    5 min

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