messages of support |
Hi Graham, Sorry it’s been so long
since the last email. No excuse really, just flat out. Richard (Australia) |
Dear Graham and Sam, It was just wonderful to read that you were out of hospital and your treatment worked! Last night we had our AGM, and I let the committee know that you were out - and everyone was delighted! Keep up the good work!!!! And although I barrack for the Saints, I'll be hoping the Hawks win tonight for you! Love Louise (Australia) |
Hi Graham, I'm so glad you are recovering, your cell count has gone up and you have been discharged from hospital. I hold you and your family in my prayers and think about you every day. I know your energy is increasing every day as you are healing. Shona in Canada. |
Dear Graham, This check is from Jenny, who previously contributed $40 to you from her recent arts & crafts fundraising proceeds. She left FHCRC to go on a yearlong trip and her rabbi gave $10 as a farewell gift. It's a Jewish tradition to pass it on to another person for good luck. There you have it. I am so glad you are finally getting a transplant with Dr Delaney's expanded cells. I am sure you will do very well. You have so many people sending you well wishes. Judy (USA) |
I've just read on your website that Graham's been discharged and just wanted to let you both know how happy I am for you all (although not as happy as you are I guess!!) Say hello from me and tell him to make sure he washes his hands after handling money !! (it's very dirty you know!) Good news!!!! Brian (UK) |
Hi Graham and Sam, just seen your updates and I can only say how glad I am you've got through so much miserable experiences to get this far. I'm so relieved your graft is official and all you've got to do is avoid snifflers and sneezers for a year or two... Anyway, you've both done a fantastic job to get through all this, to persist so far; and you've handled the whole thing with good grace. Good luck.. Roy xx (UK) |
| Graham—I am Jonathan Gutman’s dad. He is one of your doctors. We are all pulling for you!! |
Hello Graham, I’m not sure how I found your story … I was searching double cord blood transplants in google and came upon your website. I’ve read your story and have been touched. My husband has also been battling AML since Dec 28 2004. On May 8th my husband Donnie (39 years old) recvd a double cord blood transplant. Graham we pray for you and your healing, we pray for your team of doctors and we pray for your family. God Bless You, Kimberly Schutz (USA) |
Hi graham, helen here! Just read the latest news on your website! Is looking really good- excellent! Lots a luv Helen xxxxx (UK) |
Hi Graham, Great to hear you are now out of hospital, you have been through so much and we hope everything keeps getting better and better . Good to see the picture of you with your children again, you and Sam must have missed them so much over the last months. Love to you all Lyn and Trevor (UK) |
Not many things warrant a double exclamation, but that news sure does! (Terry Pratchett said that three exclamations in a letter indicates borderline insanity or a lack of imagination). So pleased for you all. Martin (UK) |
Hi guys, I just read your blog and wow – what fabulous news. It made me cry for joy so I can only imagine how wonderful you all feel after such a tumultuous and emotional journey. All I can say is congratulations and enjoy your time together as a family again. It certainly was wonderful timing to have the kids there for Graham getting out of hospital. I look forward to more positive news about your recovery as it continues to progress. Love and kisses, Sally (Australia) |
Congratulations!!! to the whole family,
what an acheivement. Welcome home from hospital and hope it won't be
too long before we welcome you all back Down Under. Margaret and Alan Walker (Highett, Australia) |
Hi Sam, Just been catching up on Grahams progress and wanted to send our best wishes - from all of us over at TNMS (www.t-n-m-s.com) the European Rush site - it's great to see how things are looking up. I realise there's a long way to go but, with all his family backing as you do I have no doubt Graham will soon be back to full strength. It's just fantastic to see the support that people all around the world have given - really makes you realise that the world is not quite the bad place many would have us believe eh? Take care, all of you. Neil Pudney (Pudders) (UK) |
So excited to read the news. Welcome home Graham. We will be in touch. Love to all - Ruth xx (USA) |
Samantha, So great to read that Graham is
out of hospital and enjoying time with your children. I
truly hope everything continues to go
well. You must be over the moon. Will & Lyn
Ervin (Australia) |
Hi Samantha, Graham, Jack, Poppy and Sue Wow! - What a relief to read the latest news and to know that Graham has been discharged from the hospital! It is really wonderful news and fingers crossed and lots of prayers for everything to go along now just as you would hope. It is great that you are all together again. The children must feel so happy to be with you after such a long time. Lots of love and good wishes – Allan & Win (Australia) |
Hi there, just seen the piccie on the website with those mad kids of yours and Graham - their faces are lit up, just such a fab picture, well done you. So hope kids are okay and that you're enjoying having them there. Have a great weekend and hope to catch up with you soon,love to all Tracey xxxxx (UK) |
Hi there, That is great news about Graham. Have a wonderful time with the kids. I am just so pleased for you all. Marianne (Australia) |
Dear Sammy, We are loving you all and holding you in our hearts. Our lives are plodding along seemingly event free, yet the reality of disaster being around any bend seems a given. I don't feel depressed or worried about that thought; but I do hope I will have the strength and resilience that you have shown. It's easy for me to say but I'm sure peace and happiness are just around the corner for you guys. One day soon we will sit at your Caravan drinking a beautiful bottle of wine and toasting Grahams good health.......I, like you, can't wait for that happy, ordinary day. Love LauryXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Australia) |
Thinking of you and fingers, toes etc crossed for Graham's recovery. Best wishes, Louise (Australia) |
Hi Sam and Graham, I just read your blog. I really hope you start feeling better soon Graham. You have had such an incredible journey and hopefully there will be more good days than bad and it starts to get easier for you. Is this response at the moment “normal” or is it difficult to qualify or quantify what “normal” is? Our thoughts are with you. Looking forward to your future updates and hope the news continues to be positive. Love and kisses, Sally (Australia) |
Hi Sam, Wow! – great to hear the news that Graham is where he is – have been kept updated through your wonderful website. You have both done such an amazing job. Sam - hoping (when you get the chance!) you are getting enough rest yourself. Hoping things continue to improve and the rest of the family arrive safe and well soon. Best wishes Peter (Australia) |
Dear Graham, Keep fighting! I admire your determination. Sincerely, Merilie, a friend of Anna Robinson (USA) |
Dear Samantha and Graham. We have been away
for a week and had no real access to a computer. We are
so amazed to read what Graham has been going through in
that time since the transplant. Poor boy. Hopefully all
will begin to mend soon. There seems to be so little we
can do but we are thinking of you a lot. We have made a
small donation this evening via PayPal knowing that every
little bit will help you to get through all of this. Allan & Win (Australia) |
| Sam, Things will improve, even if it doesn't
seem like it's happening right now. Just focus on today
and find at least
one thing to laugh about every day. Take care of yourself.
If you would like a meal or anything else, including company, just
let me know. Anna (USA) |
hi Graham and Samantha. We have been following your progress on the web site. Glad you got to day 0 and are on the way back now. Let us know if you want an excursion when you are released from the hospital or if there is anything we can do. When are you allowed visitors from the outside? We can smuggle in a pie and lamington!!! Chris and Mike Tarling (USA) |
Graham, Having read through the list of “heroes” it makes me realize how many people you have “rooting” for you, as the Americans would say, and that the real heroes are you and your family. We know you are not feeling real flash at present but our thoughts are with you and we continue to wish you well in your fight. Regards Terry James & Suzie Lockyer (Australia) |
Dear Samantha, Just read the latest and I know your doing it tough as with Grahams immense discomfort,and i can only wish you all the strenght and Love of you ,your family and friends to get through this stage of treatment in Grahams progress. Graham has incredible courage and determination and a lot of that comes from the Love and support for him. I really appreciate the updates and the fact that the funds are getting that much closer shows a great sign of hope. Wishing Graham well and Kindness,and to You and your Family and Friends, Kind Regards Doug Callaghan |
Good luck with the recovery process! We are all thinking about you. Wishing you the best. Naomi (USA) |
Dear Graham, I don't even know if you're able to read your e-mail right now. But if you're not, I'm sure Sam is reading to you. We've been tracking you on your blog-we're so relieved that your remission was a deep one and that you're through the transplant. We continue to think of you all each day and hope that your team at UW can keep you as comfortable as possible during this rough period. I had wanted my husband Roger to meet you in person, but he has been dealing with some GvH of the gut (upper and lower) for some time now and has been quite under the weather. I'm hoping that when you are released and stable, you'll be up for a visit. I want so much to encourage you both, but feel at a loss as to what to say because this process can be so very rough. We send you very warm wishes that your hospital stay will be short and that the process of regaining your strength will begin soon. Very warmly, Lisa and Roger Kenna (USA) |
Graham, Just a quick hello to you and Sam. Sally is constantly updating me on your journey and all I can say is wow. There is no way I can possible begin to understand what you guys have been through. Get well and get yourselves home. From the response last weekend at the fundraiser there are lots of people looking forward to enjoying your company. Good luck mate. Andrew (Australia) |
Hi Sam and Graham, Just got home from the dinner. LOTS of fun and the auction went great. Everyone had a great time and lots and lots and lots of money flowed! It was also great to see you on the skype connection. So I just wanted you to know that it all went really well and I look forward to seeing how much was raised tonight. I wish you could have seen it. Some parents said it was the best thing that the junior school had ever done - it really gave them a sense of community. So not only are you working to get Graham well, but you're also single-handedly creating an amazing community in the school! Anyway, all the very, very best, as I've said before. We'll all be thinking of you next week. It's 1am and about 4 hours past my bed time! Good night from down under - have a good morning over there. Karen (Australia) |
Sam and Graham, we missed you on Saturday night! A real shame that your only appearance was via skype! I wanted to write that I think you are doing something very important for all of us. Because of you, the community is stronger and most of us have had a long hard look at what is important in life. Hopefully we can repay you both! Good luck with the next bit. Phil (Australia) |
Hi there, Finally! So pleased to see the news of your transplant this week. Looks like people have also been doing some amazing fundraising as well. You've both done so well in organising things. BIG congratulations mate! Martin (UK) |
Hey Graham Relieved to see everything went well with the transplant. Happy Re-birthday Graham!!! ps. Had dinner with Sandra, Tyrell and Zoe on Thursday night and we are all keeping track of you and are thinking of you and the extraordinary Sam. Ciaou Carmen (Australia) |
Dear Graham & Sam. Best of luck for the 6th, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Judy, Peter & family. (Australia) |
hi graham and family, all the best for the next few days and i will be thinking of you. sarah, (night duty again at bedford hospital) (UK) |
graham, great news mate, keep up the good work, we are all so happy for you and your lovely family. regards the nash family from canberra |
Happy Birthday Graham! Wishing you all the best. Sam you are pretty amazing too. Much love, Sari & Kunal (USA) |
Hey there Mr Fablus, just a quick note cos have read the blog and know how tired you are - wishing you so much luck and much much love for tomorrow (weds) and beyond. Will keep reading Sam's blog so dont worry too much about replying, just wanted you to know that we were all thinking of you. Good luck and look after them new cells. With love from all of us, Tracey xxxxxxx (UK |
Fantastic news! Go get 'em Graham - you are one great fighter! God bless, mate. John & Diane Lyon (Australia) |
Just a quick email to say Good Luck for your "new" birthday tomorrow. Will be thinking of you this end! Kate (Australia) |
Hi Graham, Seems like everything is going well now, hang in there as it's almost time to be fully healed! Just think of all of the fun you'll be having in the near future! Let us know how it goes! I'm glad that it is all working out for you and the family. Cheers, Jonathan |
Hi Graham, I am praying that your health is being restored and that all your procedures will work 100% and that it won't be long until you are doing all the things you are missing in the present moment. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and came across your site when I was browsing facebook. I have added a link to your site on my profile page. Unfortunately I am not in a position to help with the fund-raising you need and hope that the funds will become available for you. Know that you are in my prayers every day, and your family too. God bless, Shona (Canada) |
Hi Graham, I know that this is finding you not feeling too well, but I know your big day is coming and I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with everything. It is such an exciting time for you both. I am keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers. The conditioning regimine can be tough, but in the long run, if I had to do it again, I would in a heart beat. I also believe you are in the best place to have this procedure done. They are so wonderful in Seattle. I don't know how long you guys will have to be in Seattle, but we will be there again in October and if you guys are still there, maybe we can get together for lunch or dinner. Good luck on Friday and happy new Birthday to you!! Sonya (USA) |
Dear Sam, Graham, Jack and Poppy, Congratulations
on the good news, and our thoughts will be with you all
during the further treatment on 6th August. You certainly
have had more than your share of ups and downs, and I
hope the worst are now finished. You must be proud to know
that what you have done
will be used to help others following behind you. Best
wishes for the future. Eric Rivers (Australia) |
Dear Graham, Well done Graham. Great to hear that things are going well and you are in remission. Good luck with the bone marrow transplant. I am sure that you will sail through this next part. I hope that you continue to grow strong and healthy. Take care and regards to your wonderful and strong partner and family, Sam, Jack and Poppy. Regards, Jane (Australia) |
We are friends of Anna Robinsons and she told us about your fight with leukemia and your journey here - Wishing you a successful "superfight"!! Claire and Bob
(USA) |
Hi Samantha and Graham What wonderful news!! The news on the website is so informative and we feel like we are going through it all with you. Also, wonderful to see the photos of your journey. You are certainly experiencing all facets. The best news is that you are moving on to transplant this week. Hope Graham is holding up well and you also Samantha. It is so wonderful that through all the ups and downs, you have arrived at where you were planning and hoping to be. You have both shown such dedication and are an absolute inspiration. Our love, prayers and best wishes for an excellent outcome. Before long you will be homeward bound and healthy. Allan
and Win (Australia) |
Dear Sam, I was just wondering at the weekend
how Graham was going and feel so relieved that all is well.
Nick was diagnosed with leukaemia
last year but luckily had a type that was treatable with
a course of chemo. Maree and Nick Vinocuroff (Australia) |
Dear Sam ,just writing to let you and Graham
know that we are with you in thoughts and hearts. I am so glad to hear
that the procedure is going ahead in the next few days. Stay strong,
it won't be long now and you will both be rolling on home. Graham looks
so well and happy, and so do you lovely one. Michele
and Scarlet (Australia) |
Samantha & Graham,Forgive me for being so tardy and not replying sooner. Great news regarding the progress being made. Keep us updated Cold here in SE Qld. Ugg boot weather. Best wishes and keep us updated. David & Greta & girls (Australia) |
Really great news, especially after previous setback! Our Fingers are crossed! Jennifer & Lynton (UK) |
Hi Sam Graham, Jack and Poppy. Just to let you know we care and are thinking of you. We have transfer some money towards Graham's treatment. Good luck with your recovery. Looking forward to the future when we can all catch up. Lots of love and good luck to all of you. Ziomek,
Iwona Amanda and Olivia XXXXXX (UK) |
Unreal mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great news indeed. Forward you guys go!!!!!! Love Symo (Darwin, Australia) |
Hi Sam and Graham, We are delighted to hear of Graham's progress. Thank you very much for sending your update - it is much appreciated. Graham, good luck with your transplant! We sure hope everything goes well, and most importantly it works! Warmest wishes, Tania, Laurence
and the twins Andrew and Daniel (Australia) |
Hi Samantha. Thank you for this great news. Thank God. I’ll pray for great success with the 6th August transplant. Best wishes Rodger (Australia) |
Fantastic - that's like I remember Graham
when he started playing bass, turn up the amp and he played quieter,
but still mostly the right notes!!! Brian (UK) |
Sam & Graham, Fantastic to hear such positive news from you:) Keep strong over the coming weeks! Kirsty x (Iain's sister in Edinburgh!) |
That is such good news Samantha! Gee - the power of love is pretty strong isn't it. Not to mention the power of Graham! love to you all. Margaret |
Dear Guys, That is certainly good news . This is the first time that I have donated on the net. I was also a patient of Prof Salem, he is such a kind , caring man, that I felt drawn to help. My thoughts are always with you. Kind regards. Love Jan Lawson (Australia) |
Hi Sam, Graham, Poppy and Jack - Thank you so much for your update email. I can hardly believe that you would find the time, or the energy, to contact your supporters in Australia! I am reading this at 8.30am on a frosty Adelaide winter morning, and the little shreds of sunlight trying to break through the clouds are shining brighter!!! What wonderful news. You are obviously over the moon and everything looks so positive for further success. My very best wishes and love for further miracles - you are an amazing family. Stay strong - you have the love and prayers of so many Aussies! With love Sandra Mathers
(Adelaide) xoxoxoxo |
What excellent news! Very best wishes from a stranger who knows what it is like to have a loved one with cancer. Ain't science wonderful! Sandra Barnes x |
Dear Samantha,Graham, Jack and Poppy, Fantastic news! I have been thinking about you both over there and wondering how it is all going. This is incredible and I can only imagine how you are all feeling. Please keep in contact as I really appreciate your emails. Best wishes for you all and take care. Jacqui Ross (Smith) and family (Australia) |
Excellent news sweetie, I hope everything continues to go well for all of you, keep happy safe and well, love and hugs Annabelle |
That is fantastic news, wishing you all the best in the future! Thanks for keeping us up to date, Mara & Brad |
Dear Samantha, I work closely with Al Clarkson at the Hawks. We in the office are all keeping our eye out for updates - that news is brilliant. Best of luck with everything, you are very lucky to have Clarko on your side, it is obvious how passionate he is about Graham. Nicky (Australia) |
| Hi Sam, Thank you very much and good luck
with the next chapter of your journey, Kind regards, Debby Mrs Debby Jepps, Donor Recruitment Manager, South East England www.anthonynolan.org.uk |
CONGRATULATIONS - best news, still wishing you all the very best The Reeves Family (Australia) |
Many good wishes for you and your family! Ann (USA) |
Graham, After reading your blog I'm willing to cough up (no pun intended) a hundred dollars just to let you know I am a Swannies fan. That said I am also a fan of Alastair Clarksons coaching methods and of the man; it was his public support that put me onto your case. Obviously, having CML myself, makes your fight important to me but oh the hurt when you got into the Swannies. Seriously, glad that cough has improved.......that was my first indicator of a problem and it is gone completely. Regards Terry (Australia) |
Yay that's awesome I'm so glad to hear
it. I've been keeping posted on the website and have
had my fingers crossed
that he would get there in the end!!! Sarah (Australia) |
FABULOUS NEWS Samantha! We wish you continued good health both of you and every success for the transplant. You are in our prayers. Kind regards Ashley & Dawn (Australia) |
What absolutely fantastic news, thankyou so much for keeping us posted, we really appreciate it especially with all that is going on in your lives. Love David and Linda (Australia) |
Dear Graham Samantha and family, Praise God from whom all blessing flow. Our prayers are with you during these weeks. Luv Johanna and John xxx |
Fantastic news! What a fighter. Evie (Australia) |
What fantastic news! Our prayers have been answered. Please keep us informed about transplant etc. You are great for keeping everyone up to date with this. So much appreciated. Kind regards Susie (Australia) |
That is wonderful news, I hope he continues to improve and is home with the whole family very soon! Michelle xo (Australia) |
Congratulations, great news. Things might be just starting to go your way a bit. Not before time. Thanks for the update, Lynden (Australia) |
Dear Sam and family, When I watched your story I was just floored and inspired at the same time. It seemed so unfair, yet you both seemed so strong. Both of your strength is a testament to Graham continuously beating the odds. We will keep you all in our thoughts and wait for more news. Congratulations!! Leesa Walsh & Family (Australia) |
Thats fantastic news, I wish you and all your family the best for your future. Go the Hawks!!! Regards, Chris
(Australia) |
I am so thrilled for you all. This is the best news we’ve heard and perfect timing for the transplant and the fundraiser on Saturday night. We will be thinking of you. Thanks for keeping us updated. Jane (Australia) |
Hi All, Very happy to hear the good news. May God bless him & you all. Cheers Hugh & Maya (Australia) |
Fantastic news. Good to hear that Graham is doing so well. Good luck with the transplant. Kind regards Michelle (Australia) |
| Hey, great news and so hope it all works out sweet for you all...be thinking of you and may your god go with you. x |
Fabulous news Sam and Graham!!!! As you said in your email.......full steam ahead. Thank you so much for the thoughtful update. God Bless, Diane (Australia) |
Hi Sam, That's terrific news about Graham!!!! Anne [ my wife] and I are so happy for the three of you - a truly brilliant triumph for dogged determination and guts Warmest regards John (UK) |
Our best wishes are with you, it is wonderful news. Thank you for keeping us up to date. GO GRAHAM regards Lena (Australia) |
GO GRAHAM. I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT. I WILL BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT AS I WILL BE HAVING MY OWN TRANSPLANT SOMETIME IN AUGUST TOO. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOUR FAMILY. KEEP ON GOING STRONG AND KEEP ME UPDATED. DAWN (USA) |
Fantastic news and I am so happy for you all x best of wishes for the next stage and look forward to meeting you all one day Monique (UK) |
Hi Sam, We are DELIGHTED with your news!!!! So very pleased - all the best for this next "stage" and we look forward to your return home. Andrea :-) (Australia) |
Dear Samantha, That’s absolutely wonderful news. You must feel as though a massive weight has been lifted from your shoulders, and the future is obviously looking so much brighter. I’m really pleased for you all. Cheers, Michael (Australia) |
Dear Sam, Graham, Jack and Poppy, I realise you would get many emails, so there is no need to reply. I just wanted to tell you how amazing your email is and how happy it made me to think that Graham has survived all the odds to be able to have the stem cells. After losing 16 of my family with this disease, it finally gives us some hope for the future. My love, prayers and thoughts go with you all, Robyn (Queensland) |
Wonderful news !!! Bryan (Australia) |
Hi there, I’m so pleased this has all worked for Graham and wish him all the very best of luck for his transplant on 6th August. My thoughts will be with all of you, Sharon (Australia) |
Good news indeed and I wish you and
Graham all the very best for continued improvement so that he
can hopefully return to a normal life with his family. J R (Australia) |
Hi Samantha, I am crying with happiness for you. I don’t even know Graham or you or your families but I am overwhelmed with happiness for you all. Please let me know if you need more assistance in the future. I am not rich (single mother) but would like to help. Enjoy the rest of your life with that very strong amazing man. Kind regards Robyn (Australia) |
May the good news continue! Your perserverance and profound belief in what you are doing has paid off. Regards Gabrielle (Australia) |
Glad to hear the good news. Good luck for the next stage. All the best Mike (Australia) |
Dear Samantha, We are thrilled with the news that Graham is in complete remission. We wish him all the very best possible and will think of him on his continueing journey to complete health. To you Samantha and your children we send our very best wishes, Margrit (Australia) |
Samantha. Wonderful news. All the best to Graham and you. Andrew x (Australia) |
Dear Sam, Graham, Jack and Poppy, We are absolutely thrilled with this truly amazing news. You have certainly taken the scenic route!!!! (I have tears flowing down my face as I type this) We will stay tuned for the next chapter. Wishing you all the best Georgia, Duane, Rhys
and Christin (Australia) |
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL I KNOW HOW HARD IT CAN BE TO FACE CANCER AS I LOST MY MUM LAST YEAR TO LUNG CANCER CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE !!!! REGARDS DARRYL NATALIE AND SOPHIE !!! (Australia) |
Keep the good news and your faith flowing. Best wishes to you all. John (Australia) |
That is amazing, I have Goosebumps. I hope he is feeling better soon!!!!! Karen (Australia) |
Well that is good news, Miracles can happen. K (Australia) |
Great news! Brighton is a buzz with the news. The power of positive thought. Keep it up, love to you all Susie (Australia) |
Excellent news. Always in my thoughts. Judy (Australia) |
Answers to prayers and to both your unending and undying love and work for and with each other. You deserve so much good now after what you have been through. Chins up and keep that love which binds you together. Graham the road ahead looks so good. Samantha you are stronger than most giants and what faith you both have. God BLESS IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY. Noreen (Australia) |
Your news has brought a big smile to my face. I hope Graham has been successful in raising the funds for his transplant. My fingers are crossed for you all. Thanks and Good Luck! Kind Regards, Deborah (Australia) |
Good on you Graham,hope everything goes well in August and you pull through 100%. Take care Stephen (Australia) |
Hi Sam This is great news. We will keep you in our prayers. Best wishes Ken (Australia) |
Samantha and Graham. What wonderful, wonderful news. Terry and Suzie (Australia) |
That's wonderful news. I keep checking in on the website and am saying prayers like mad. Will keep praying. Much love, Helen xx (UK) |
Dear Sam, What absolutely wonderful news!!. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Graham & family. Kind Regards, Kylie & Peter
(Australia) |
Hi Sam, Graham, Jack and Poppy, Thank you so much for the update on Graham’s progress. We have been watching your blog with great interest and our thoughts and prayers have been with you each step of the way. Even though you will never know your supporters we hope you can draw strength and courage from us all as you continue with all that is necessary for Graham’s recovery. Take care and love to you all From John and Coralie (Australia) |
Hi Samantha, This is such wonderful news. It sounds like you’ve been to hell and back and now you’ve lived to tell the story. We’ll keep our prayers going for you all. Good luck with the transplant and stay strong. All our love, The Field Family of Shellharbour NSW |
Great news as i said wish i could afford more than my paltry donation love and best wishes jules (Australia) |
Great news. Made my day. Regards Doug (Australia) |
Hi Sam, Thanks so much for emailing us.You are amazing. I check the website regularly and was so so pleased to hear the good news. I can only begin to imagine how hard it has been. I hope everything runs smoothly now. You were certainly due for some good news. We think of you and Graham often and will be praying everything goes well with the transplant.Give our love to Graham. Jenny and Jeff (Australia) |
That's great news guy's, keep your positive attitude, keep smiling and remember you've always a mountain of people behind you for support. Love Amy xxoo (Australia) |
Absolutely brilliant news! I'll be keeping everything crossed for the transplant, Love Suzi (UK) |
Hi Sam, Fantastic news! I am really thrilled for you. The last few months must have so unimaginably tough so the outcome proves it has all been worth it. Cheers, Julie (Australia) |
Brilliant news Sam. Love and best wishes for the 6th Jo, David Bailey, Alex and Emily (Australia) |
What wonderful news. We are so happy for
you all and especially for Graham. Thank you for your email. We look
forward to hearing all your inspiring news. Michael, Mercia, Selby and Archer
xxxx (Australia) |
What wonderful news, we will keep Graham in our thoughts and prayers. Love Alison and the Staff at Mt Cotton Village Child Care Centre. (Australia) |
Great to hear :) My thoughts with you and your family - Let's hope there's nothing but improvement from here on, all the best, Rory (Australia) |
Whoopeeeee! We are so thrilled! Hang in there, won't be long now before you're headed home! Barbara (Australia) |
So thrilled with your good news, am ecstatic too! Will be thinking of Graham on 6th August and hoping that everything goes well. Love, Dorothy (Australia) |
Hi, Great news! Hope all continues to go well for you both. Jennifer (Australia) |
Hi Graham, At last indeed! I was thrilled to hear that you've had some positive news. I can only imagine what it must be like to deal with all of this, but It sounds you have an amazingly positive attitude, which can only be a good thing. Fingers crossed the stars are now aligning in your favour! Nikki (& Derek, Olivia & Hadley; Sandy & Warren and boys; Tom & Lan; Rich & Jane and kids) xo (Hong Kong & Australia) |
Hi Graham & Family, Thank goodness its good news. I had been holding my breath since your last update and was hoping for good news. Am at work at the mo, night shift at Bedford Hospital! Busy night but upon reading your news, I felt I must send you acknowledgement of your progress. So remember I am still thinking of you and do check your site whenever I log on, which is mainly at home. Keep me posted and I will keep reading. I am going to PAYPAL you some cash when I get paid. Have tried to be inventive with a fundraising idea but for noe my hard earned wages will have to suffice. LOL! Take Care and be well. Sarah (UK) |
Hello Sir! absolutely fantastic news well done! here's to the next step. Barry (UK) |
Crackin news Graham. Well done to you both for battling to this stage. That's fair cheered up a grey Saturday in London! Lotsa love to y'all Gail & Laurence xxxx (UK) |
Hi Sam and Graham, it has been so wonderful
to hear the magnificent news about Grahams progress. You
must both be so relieved (what an understatement that sounds
as I write it). We got your text early on Wednesday morning
(Lol and and I and the kids were all having a few days Michele and Scarlet XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Australia) |
Hello Sam and Graham, Just read your update on the website and could cry (in the best possible way) at your "positivity" and wonderful strength!!! You and Graham are so meant to be with each other, that is very plain to see - it is wonderful to hear that the "scenic" route may be getting that much closer successful ending - what an amazing homecoming you both will receive!!! Just wanted to say hello, your family is still in our thoughts and we are looking forward to hearing the results of the next biopsy. All the very best, Andrea and Geoff (Australia) |
Fantastic news!!! Well done! Monique (Australia) |
We are just so happy for you. Thank God for the Seattle hospital! Marianne (Australia) |
Hi, Great news. We follow your progress and always keep everything crossed in the hope that all will come right for you. Take care Lyn and Trevor (UK) |
Wonderful news Graham. Looking forward to hearing about the success of the op. Best wishes and routing for you !! Kim and Gregg (Australia) |
Graham, I advised last time I donated that chronic Myeloid Leukaemia snook up on me in 2006/7 but seems to have been caught before it tripped over into acute. I am advised that younger men have more rampant blood systems so things unfortunately move faster than in us older men. It’s hard to understand why some things happen in life but Suzie and I wish you and your family every success. It would seem to me that you are all fighters and will not let this thing beat you. Regards Terry James & Suzie Lockyer (Australia) |
Wonderful news Graham, hang in there and stay well. With all good wishes mate Michael (Australia) |
Hey Graham, Hope you don't mind - Carmen has been regularly relaying updates on: that's great news to hear. I know you're getting heaps of messages from all over but there are also the silent slackers like me that are most chuffed to hear your rather awesome good news. Actually, my sister informed me that she had seen you and Poppy on the street somewhere (obviously before you had left for the US part in the process) and was about to go up and greet you when she stopped herself as she remembered you don't actually know her. However, I expect next time she sees you she'll be asking for an autograph and treating you with full blown celebrity-status - apparently one of the little known side effects?? cheers muchly and all the best for the rollercoaster being able to become far more scenic railway over the next stage Tyrell (Australia) |
Well done for keeping at it you two... so glad to hear something good for you. Best of British for the next couple of weeks, love Roy xo (UK) |
FANTASTIC! Can't think of much else to say. So pleased for you and Sam. You really are a tough blighter aren't you? All the best, Martin (UK) |
Hi Graham, what great news, fantastic. We are so pleased for you. Really wonderful. Also, your blog is getting funnier and funnier! I have never heard of the music you listen to, but even I had to have a chuckle at you listening to Coldplay!! Take care, lots and lots of love, Louise, Matthew, Amelia and Charlie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (UK) p.s. All the best for the next bout of chemo xxxxxxxxxxx |
Graham, That is really excellent news, it looks like a corner has finally been turned - I can't imagine what it must be like for you and the family. We're all keeping a daily watch for news on the website and will continue to keep our fingers crossed for you. The beers are on ice waiting for the next piece of good news. Charly (UK) |
Beauty Mate!!!! So happy to hear this good news. Lets celebrate. Chris (USA) |
Took my first visit into blog land this morning and read your brilliant news Graham. Absolutely chuffed - must have been the PG tips, you could be onto something there. Cheers with Guiness...and a Kit Kat (perhaps not at the same time) Sandra (Australia) |
Fantastic News! We have been thinking about you, it sounds like you have had a struggle. I hope this all moves really quick now. Thanks for keeping us updated and the very best of luck Penny, Daniel, Fiona and Ciara (USA) |
Graham, fantastic news!!! Good to hear from you & sop sorry that I've been so crap at keeping in touch. Seems quite a lengthy process. Hope that you've managed to get some time 'out'? How are Sam & the kids bearing up? Keep us up to date & we continue to send our love, prayers & hope that you'll be back in Oz with the family soon. All the best mate, Pete. (UK) |
Hooray!!! So pleased to hear this news, what a relief. I'm sure there may be more ups and downs but lets hope the worst is over. Best wishes to Sam, Jack and Poppy, Ed and Cath (UK) |
YOWZA!!!!! GO GRAHAM!!!! Thats really cheered me up!! lotsa luv helen xxx (UK) |
Hiya Graham, That's brilliant news! Really pleased :o). V busy at mo, but will drop you some chat later. Iain (UK) |
Oh wow - how fantastic. Do you know I was only thinking of you this morning on my way to work and then, when I turned on the computer - your message was first in! ! How strange is that! I am so sorry to hear you have been so poorly though leading up to this good news. Must have been on a real roller coaster the last few weeks. You must keep in touch now and let us know how everything goes. Take care and speak very soon. Rosalind (UK) |
FANTASTIC NEWS! I am over the moon for you. Well done dooooooooooooood, keep on rockin ’! Best regards, Mark (UK) |
God Bless You My Son.Well done I knew you could do it. Cheers Bruce (UK) |
Hi Graham and Sam, Got your fantastic news that your are in remission and awaiting the next step for transplant. James and I are so, so pleased to hear this good news - we have been thinking of you both. Anyway - better get back to work - take care of yourselves - BOTH of you. looking forward to seeing you guys back home soon love Mez (Australia) |
Wow that is the best news have had in ages, well done you! Must be all the excellent pg tips and the telly effect! Well done again, Tracy xxxx (UK) |
Great news mate, congratulations. Troy (Australia) |
Hi Graham, Fantastic news! Keep in touch and keep fighting. Malcolm, Jenny, James and Nicholas and all at the BBMDA (UK) |
Dearest Sam and Graham -I just heard the good news (via phone and your e-mail, Sam) and I am so happy to hear that things are looking fantastic! You two must be thrilled. I hope you are celebrating tonight. Lots of love and excitement! Naomi (USA) |
Woohoo! Great news, now waiting with bated breath for the next phase…I’m in my busiest week of the year with our major furniture show starting tomorrow and I’ve caught a nasty cold – that’s stress for you! Not quite pneumonia though … Big hugs Marie (Australia) |
Hi Graham, this is incredible news!!!! The power of many thoughts and wishes around the world and your amazing courage and will to live. The lengths you have gone to, to stay well.....wow. I am very happy to hear your news. I have been keeping myself updated with your progress on your web page, but when I saw the e-mail message, 'good news at last' a smile instantly came to my face. I have not even met you but I often think of you. I wish you ongoing health Graham. Kate Stevens (Edithvale) |
Hi Sam and Graham, Just checked Grahams blog and was very excited to read some good news- looks like its full steam ahead now- all our very best of luck. I have put a little bit of video on Youtube that we took at Laury's soup kitchen on Saturday. There were lots of people there sending their best to you both, we didn't manage to get everyone on video- was quite difficult to do while chasing busy 18 month old- but we hope you like it ! Go to www.youtube.com and search for "Lol's soup kitchen" Good luck! Love gail xx (Australia) |
That is such good news...I am so happy for you mate.. Good luck with it and please keep me informed as to how it's all going.. Thinking of you both. Cheers Pete (Australia) |
| rock and roll Graham, rock and roll!!!!!! Carmen (Australia) |
That is the best news!!! What a relief!...and that's from my perspective, I can't imagine what you and Sam were going through. Great, great news. Keep us posted with your progress and we'll see you soon. Take care. Keep rocking!!! Vinnie (Australia) |
Hi Graham, good on you, hang in there. Things are really looking up ! On the 26th July we will all be there supporting you & sending loving, healthy thoughts your way at the Savoy benefit organized through St Leonards. I'm sure you'll feel the benefit... Denise (Australia) |
Hi Graham and Sam, That is fantastic news. We are so pleased for you. Hey did you get my pic of the richard hammond from top gear.. I think you two look alike! Good luck. Charmaine Mario and Coco (Australia) |
Graham, I am so glad to hear that word, what a relief you guys must be feeling. It has been quite the ride for both of you. Looking to hear real soon, that you have had your transplant and that things are moving along the way it should and that you will soon be going home. I have been thinking of both of you and wondering how things were going. Good luck with the conditioning treatment, it was tough, but I made it through and so will you. I am so happy for you. Always, Sonya (USA) |
Mate, that’s the best news!!!!! Fantastic effort....sooooo glad for you both! Take care, Richard (Australia) PS can ’t wait to catch up for a pint! |
Great stuff mate, I’m delighted. You must be beside yourself!! Well done and keep up the good work. Cheers Colin (Australia) |
Dear Graham and Sam, We just had to let you know that we are all moved and empowered by your journey. We pray with you that you receive "good" news soon. love Younger Family (Australia) |
Go Graham. I am a NHL relapser who is just starting the SCT journey. I wish you all the luck and a long time with your family. Meepsmom (USA) |
Hello Graham and Samantha and Jack, We are thinking of you a lot lately and hoping and praying for the best outcome. We hope Graham is feeling OK through all of this (infections etc) and most of all we are all waiting for the result to say you are able to proceed with the transplant. It is good to see the photos of Jack since he arrived there and he is obviously so happy to be with you both. That’s great. Our love, prayers and the very best of wishes Allan & Win (Australia) |
Hello Sam, Thanks so much for the update, we've been looking at the website to keep up as to your progress, so pleased that Jack is over there now, it must be wonderful for you both (and him!) Keeping Graham in our thoughts, hoping and trusting that he will be well enough to start the treatment ASAP!!! Great news of the 26yo with the successful transplant - it gives promise for Graham. All the very best Andrea (Australia) |
Hi Samantha & Graham, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and praying for the best possible outcome. I cannot imagine what you are both going through at the moment; I admire your strength and courage in fighting this and pursuing everything possible.Love Charmaine (Australia) |
God bless you! Heidi (Australia) |
Hi Graham, My name is Amanda and I am from Melbourne. Your story has really pulled at my heartstrings as we lost one of our best friends to AML last October. Like you, he went into remission after his first round of chemo and when he had his bone marrow transplant preliminary tests showed that it had come back. They went ahead with the transplant April and all was good again until September when he was told that it had come back and he only had 4-6 weeks left. He passed away 5 weeks later. I am so sorry that you are going through this bastard of a disease and I pray that you will pull through. You are in my thoughts, Amanda (Australia) |
Dear Graham, I am Hannah, a St. Leonard's mother of two. My daughter was diagnosed with CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia) in 2003. She had a BMT at the end of 2004. We went to Germany, because the conditions were better over there. It was a very hard time for our whole family. She was 13 years old then. In June 2005 we were able to return to Melbourne. Now she is very well and we are very thankful. We wish you the very best and hope you find a donor. We know that this is a tremendously hard time. We are thinking about you a lot. If you have any questions regarding the transplant, don't hesitate to contact me! Never give up! love, Hannah (Australia) |
Have been reading about your experience
on your blog and on LL discussion boards. Hang in there,
you are going to get through this: you have a great family
support system and you are at THE BEST PLACE for a transplant.
The Hutch is amazing and your doc/trial is, I think, one
of the best out there. Dr Delaney is amazing. We got the
chance to meet her when my brother, who has AML, consulted
with her and Dr. Appelbaum about his AML. He ended up going
on a regimen of chemo consolidation as this seemed the
best option for his type of AML. But we were very gung-ho
about Dr Delaney's trial--she is amazing Yasmina (USA) |
Hi Graham, am donating £50 given to me by friends of my Dad, Gordon & Claire. All the best, Iain (UK) |
I can't imagine how hard this must be to have to worry about the cost, too. Good luck with it all. You are doing incredibly well! Stay upbeat and keep away from sick people!!! -Anna Robinson's Mom - Diane (USA) |
Good luck Graham. We are keeping up to date on your website. Best wishes Evan and Jane Packer St. Leonards College |
Good luck in your fight. I am a friend of Jenny Stewarts in Australia. I have no idea if it helps but I'm about to have a baby (July 9th) and if its cord and placenta can be used by you please tell me how. Otherwise my thoughts and prayers are with you. Live strong. Kindest regards, Lillian (Australia) |
Hi Graham and Samantha, We are thinking of you both a lot and hoping everything will go well for you with out complications. It is wonderful being able to keep up with everything you are going through via the web site. We know it is Jack’s 7th birthday on Friday and have sent a small parcel for him. He will be looking forward to you being in touch on the day. You are all doing it tough and being so brave. I keep in touch with Sue and she told me more about the website which is so wonderful. We love you and admire your determination and courage through all this. You deserve the best out come. With all our love to you both Allan & Win |
That is fantastic. Thanks for the news and I will continue to appreciate your updates. All the best. Give Graham a hug from another Aussie!! Trevor (Australia) |
Dear Samantha, Thanks you for the news and I hope the treatment for Graham goes well. God bless you all. Mark Brown |
Just letting you know we care and are thinking of you. Nola Wolski & Family (Kalgoorlie, Western Australia) |
Dear Sam, I donated after watching on A Current Affair and this was my first ever donation after such encouragement from a tv show. I just wanted to say from this Mum with two boys in Melbourne, that I send you all my best wishes all the way over there. Your email is beautifully written and my heart is with you there. Wishing you best of everything, Allison (Australia) |
Hi Graham, Just thought that I would let you know that I am thinking of you. I am glad that you are going well with the treatment over in Seattle. Have they given you any indication of how long it will be before you can have the transplant. I think that you are a very brave man and have a wonderful supportive family and friends. Take care I will keep reading how you are going. Vicki (Australia) |
Hi Graham and family, Alerted to your plight by a nice billboard on the corner of Elgar and Canterbury Rds (I think). Though I don’t know you, thought I’d send a cheerio from Melbourne. Had a cold weekend just gone – a bit of rain which is what we need. Another overcast day today – but weather is not too cold. I read your blog and glad to hear that things are looking well for the transplant. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am a blood/organ donor and am on the donor list – if I could help any more than that I would (other than communicating the plight, which I will). Unfortunately, I’m not a Hawks fan so can’t share your joy at their win. Originally from NSW, rugby league is my sport of choice and the Storm are doing very well. We have a 5yo son who is quickly becoming an avid Bombers fan – he’s already a Storm supporter, though none of his school mates follow the rugby so decided to choose an AFL team as well. Wishing you all the best – hope to hear good news about your results and the transplant! THE LOVETT’S (Melbourne, Australia) |
Good grief Graham, I was just driving down Canterbury Road and there was a humungus poster of you. Nearly ran up the back of the car in front of me. I think I am seeing you more now than when we worked at Thomson...Hope all is going well. Cheers Sandra (Australia) |
Hi Graham & Sam, great to hear that you're OS, & that things are progressing, even if not as you'd planned!!! Stay strong, & I look forward to reading your blog Graham. Take care of you too Sam, Chris Loughry, (Albury NSW) |
hey man your a star and my hero, I pray for your health, sanity, and loving wife and family. Keep the faith and get well. Thanks for your inspiration Peter |
Hey Sam, Thank you for your email I am happy to help. My heart goes out to both you and Graham and your family because my brother has been just recently going through cancer as well. He had testicular cancer which had spread behind his kidneys, lungs and brain but after a lot of treatment his tumour markers are down to normal and hopefully he will make a full recovery. I wish you guys the very best with Graham's treatment and I really hope he pulls through. Until then I will check the website for updates on his recovery. Kind regards, Sarah |
Hi Sam, Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. We pray that Graham can regain his health to complete the transplant and that you have enough strength to continue to support him. All the Best The Field Family,
Shellharbour NSW |
Hey Sam, Thanks for the email, it's great
to know how you're getting on, you are in my thoughts often.
I'm not sure if you know but I was driving around the corner from my
place,
the cnr of Canterbury and Station streets (my local
shops), and I looked up and saw Jack, Poppy, Graham and
yourself. I was shell shocked. I thought it was just one
photo of your family and
then I realised the whole MASSIVE billboard was for Graham.
There was even a wedding photo of the 2 of you. Across
the centre it had the
web site www.adonorforgraham.com and it seemed to be produced
by the leukaemia foundation. Trish (Australia) |
Sam, I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you we've had a small fund-raising at a social event at work here. We're only a small organisation with just over 100 staff, but have been able to donate US$310 from the event, and our CEO, Matt has also donated AUS$140 from the sale of our old kitchen fridge. I know it's only a tiny drop in the ocean, but I thought it was important to let you know we're thinking of you. All the best Steve (Australia) |
Hi Samantha, My name is Sally Sher and my husband Anton and I are St Leonard’s parents (Tahlia Yr 8 and Allira Yr 6) and Old Collegians. We just wanted to write you a short note to let you know that both you, Graham and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. We think of you each day and are sending you all the positive thoughts possible. Love and positive wishes, Anton
and Sally (Australia) |
Samantha,not a problem. I am glad that things in most respects are positive. All the best. Andrew (Australia) |
Hi Graham - here's a little more for you from the tnms camp - keep fighting mate! Neil Pudney (UK) |
Dear Sam, Thanks for the update. Good Luck with it all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Graham and your family.All The Best Love From The Reeves |
Thank you so much Sam for taking time out of your busy schedule to reply to all of your helpers. I will pray for Grahams results to be a positive one. Never ever give up. I wont! I totally believe in healing from God. He sent His Son to die so we might be free and healthy! I will also pray for your family in Australia. Aren't mothers wonderful? Keep up your spirits even in the face of adversity. Love Sue and Chris |
Hi Sam, My small donation is a pleasure. My family and I wish you and Graham all the very best in this journey. I know that it will be all worthwhile. Please pass on our support and love to Graham. Stay strong and best wishes, David (Australia) |
Great progress Sam. Thanks for the update and good luck. Keep me updated. Regards Doug (Australia) |
Dear Sam, Thank you so much for taking the time to update people on Graham's situation. I would like to wish you, Graham and your family all the very best for your bumpy ride ahead. Good luck and focus on being positive. Kind Regards Jo (Australia) |
We are so happy to hear of some light shed at the end of the tunnel. Our blessings to Graham. Malcolm
and Indira (Berwick, Victoria, Melb) |
Our love and prayers are with you all and please tell Graham to hang in there, God is not ready for him yet. His family needs him right now. Love and prayers, All the Staff at Mt Cotton Village Child Care Centre. (Qld) |
Thanks for the news. I'm selling a few dvd copies of our centenary parade to people and will foward the proceeds as I have a newspaper clipping of you and Graham out of the Wagga daily advertiser on the notice board at work for people to see where the money is going. good luck, Lynden |
Hi Sam and Graham, thanks for the update on Graham's progress. I just want you to know that my family and I will be praying for a successful outcome for the treatment. I will revisit the website shortly and add a little more to try and help. Best wishes to you both, Peter |
Thanks for the update, sounds like you're in good hands. Good luck to you both - and you do whatever you have to. Regards Sam |
Dear Samantha, Many thanks for your update. You can rest assured that our prayers will be with Graham during his treatment. I have seen many of my family go through the chemo and radiation, but have never had anyone who has had the opportunity to have access to the latest techniques. It is just amazing how far this has all come and I hope and pray that Graham can be a role model for many others. Many thanks and warmest wishes, Robyn (Queensland) |
Dear Sam, You must be very busy but a quick note to wish you and Graham well and reassure you Poppy and Jack are well looked after and enjoying their days at school. They both had fun at the Mothers Day breakfast and had lots of people to talk to and share the occasion with. You can be very proud of them! Lovely to hear your news and as always best wishes from St Leonard's. Regards, Jane |
Dear Sam, Thank you for your e-mail. We are all thinking of you and Graham and wish you all the luck in the world. Best wishes, Ray |
Thanks for the update Sam. But you are a heroine. The way you have managed to organise this amazing chance for Graham is just incredible. We are always thinking about you all, and your mum and the kids. I am sure they are fine, and although you are missing them it will all be worth it. I keep in touch with Graham's progress via the latest news link and although it is a bumpy ride, it is the journey that you just must take. I love seeing that $$$Total grow every time I look at the website. I was really impressed with the art show that the St. Leonards P and C put on. The work was fantastic. I am especially looking forward to the future when we can all catch up and this is all behind you. Somewhere down that bumpy road there will be a BEYOND all of this and you will be able to put it into the past. Keep up the fight and love to you all, Michele and Scarlet XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
Sam, Thankyou for the update. I can only say I admire your strength and courage. With every cloud there will be a silver lining. Being away from the kids I can certainly understand but it is all for them too as they will have a dad forever to come. So keep smiling and feel blessed that we are thinking of you both and wish you well. Sharon and Rob |
Dear Sam and Graham, Glad to hear you have made it to Seattle - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from Colleen and Paul |
Sam, thank you for the update on Graham's progress. It is difficult to find words to console, particularly since I have never met you or Graham, but I do know there are many friends and strangers that have been touched by your circumstances, and everyone of us is standing around you both every day you are in that hospital. My thoughts are with you both, as are my prayers. Please pass onto Graham I'm looking forward to taking him fishing when he recovers and returns to Melbourne. Best Greg |
Glad to help we are a bit broke ourselves as we are recent immigrants from the U.K so we could not give much but every little helps. Best of luck for grahams treatment he is a lucky man to have a top chick like yourself by his side. Keep positive and strong, sounds like the kids are in good hands. All the best Paul and Vanessa (Margate, Qld) |
Dear Sam and Graham, Thankyou for the email and I wish you all the luck in the world. I look forward to your next update which I am sure will be all good. Good luck you are all in our thoughts Bev |
Thank you so much for the update. Wishing you the very best & thinking of you. Regards, Sherri (Australia) |
Dear Sam and family, YOU are the heroes and I am praying for you. Please give my love to Graham. God bless you love Heidi |
Hello Sam, Thanks for the update. Hang in there and give it your best shot. Like me, everyone will only be hoping & praying that their donation will have a successful outcome for your family. With love & best wishes, Averill (Australia) |
Sam and Graham, Thinking of you during this time. Our prayers go with you and Graham and may God grant you all strength for the fight ahead Regards Johanna |
Dear Sam, Many thanks for the update. Our love and best wishes and prayers to you and Graham. Keep us posted and do let us know if there is anything you think we can help with. David, Jo, Bailey Year 4, Alex Year 3 and Emily ELC4 |
Hi Sam, I have been
following Graham's journey each day and applaud all you
are doing. Isn't it wonderful to see how people rally
to help, it gives me so much faith in our fellow man.
I would like to see knighthoods returned so Alastair
could become Sir Alastair, what a wonderful job
he is doing too. The St Leonard's community is so caring
and I believe quite unique. I have been at the school
for over 30 years and it never
ceases to move me with amount of care and friendship emanating
from the school environment. Susie (Australia) |
WISHING YOU WHITE LIGHTS AND ANGELS TO SURROUND YOU AND BRING YOU COMFORT AND LOVE AT THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SACRED TIME IN YOUR LIFE, AND TO SURROUND YOU WITH WONDERFUL ANGEL WINGS AND ENERGY AND LIGHT FROM GODS LOVE. AS IT SAYS ‘ BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM WITH YOU ‘LISTEN TO YOUR INNER SPEAK. Kaey |
It’s a battle so tell him not to
give in and to stay positive. Ruth (Australia) |
| It was our pleasure, glad to hear the positive
news, take care and wish you all the best. Vito and Arna Go Hawks! |
| Thank you both so very much for your update
about Graham’s health. I was moved to tears while reading it
aloud to my best friend, my husband. I know Graham is indeed your best
friend and I try to imagine if I were you and how I would gain my strength
going through what you are going through at present. I want to say
to you although we have never met I send you and your family much love
and healing. I am not conventionally religious however I do know there
is a power greater than us humans and I have prayed for all things
good for you all. I light candles for goodness and I will light a candle
for Grahams recovery as soon as I finish writing this email that’s
my version of going to church and saying a prayer. Samantha I send
you unlimited love and strength during your life particularly during
this battle: a battle that you will win! Graham I send you the purest form of healing, strength, and my families love . mate this is the biggest battle you will fight but focus on the strength of the human spirit, fear is a bluff to test your strength of spirit ,your disease is that just fear it has no power over you and you will kick it’s butt!! In your quieter times know that people all over Australia are working spiritually saying prayers and sending you healing and unconditional love and support because you matter. Your beautiful wife and kids deserve you to live to old age with health and joy. I know in my heart this is possible and you will recover, tell the disease ‘I release you out of my life’ then say” thanks I happily welcome my new health’. I may sound a bit of a nutcase but I know positive affirmation works remember you are in charge of the disease it is not in charge of you. Stay safe mate and know next summer you will hang out at the beach, park or wherever with your wonderful wife and kids. I’m not a footy fan but I have a mean kick so when you are recovered & well I challenge you to see who can kick the footy the furtherest (o: With care, support and strength |
Dear Sam, I was very pleased to receive your email, and humbled by the work that you must have put in to personalise each letter. My husband and I will follow your progress and contribute again as we can afford. We wish Graham a swift recovery and you and your family a happy future together. Kind regards, Elizabeth (Australia) |
Hey Sam, I was very touched by seeing this on tele, and glad my small donation can go to help and be a part of some ones recovery. I hope treatment will be successful, sorry the results are up then down, but keep the faith, I'm sure everyone will pray he pulls through, keep well, god bless and I will check out the blog. Annabelle (Australia) |
G'DAY Sam thanks for the email!! I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING OF HIS SUCCESS!! as you mentioned about the bumps.... you will one day reach the end of this bumpy road and turn onto the smoothest highway you have ever seen!! Ro |
Hi Sam, To say I was blown away to receive your update on Graham's treatment is an understatement. Words just cannot express my feelings for a young lady who, in the middle of this huge struggle with her husband, has thought of the ordinary people back home who felt the need to help with your fundraising and let us know what is happening. You are obviously so special Sam, thank you so very much. You are just totally amazing! I am so glad you have such wonderful care and support in the US. Please know that we all have you and Graham in our thoughts and prayers. Stay positive and strong and fight the good fight together to overcome all the 'bumps'and emerge victorious! With much love from everyone in Australia. (I do hope that Tracy will do an update on your story!) My very best wishes to you both. Sandra (Adelaide) |
Thanks Sam for the email, Keep your chin up & stay positive. We are so glad we have been able to help. Graham's story on TV touched our hearts. We know only too well what it is like to be in your position. Kind Regards, Kylie & Peter
(Dubbo, NSW
) |
Hi Samantha, I am so happy to hear that Graham has started his treatment and that the generosity of people is amazing as I am finding out for myself right now. Alex passed away 2 weeks ago in a tragic accident and we are heartbroken (myself, our daughters, family and friends) and devastated. It was in the media but you wouldn’t have heard with all that is happening with you. I want you to know that Alex was a generous and compassionate man and I am glad our small contribution helped. Please continue to send me updates on Graham and how you are all coping and my prayers are with you and your family. Kind Regards, Kerry (Australia) |
Hi Sam, We are praying for Graham and also for you and your children. Stay strong. Ken and Sonia (Australia) |
Hello Sam, I hope the chemo goes quickly for Graham and the transplant delivers the answers to all your prayers. My family and I wish Graham and family the best of luck. Power to you all. Paul (Australia) |
Thinking of you all. Rae and Nic (Australia) |
Hi Graham, Just to let you know that I donated funds for you tonight.......I saw your story on A Current Affair a few weeks ago and it touched me. I have Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia, only diagnosed in late Jan 2008. So the whole leukaemia thing seems a part of life now for me and I know just how terrifying it is. I have gone into remission, fortunately, and I hope a relapse will not occur. I will start my second consolidation treatment next week. Having this disease has made me so much more aware of the little things in life, things I would normally take for granted. My thoughts go out to your wife, children and family. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the luck in the world and I hope you have great success in Seattle. Best wishes... Jodie (Australia) |
Hi Graham, Hope everything is going great, Seattle sounds beautiful. Remember its so important to eat very well throughout transplantation, it can really knock you around. I had a relatively healthy diet and avoided too many chips, sweets, etc.. although its good to have some in moderation. Also it will be difficult especially in a hospital bed, but when your immune system starts to recuperate I really suggest you try to go for at least a few walks a day, even around the ward. When your transplant has grafted and you are ready to leave the room or go home altogether, really force yourself to get into some sort of fitness regime (physio will help), it really does wonders. I found with a good diet and pushing myself to be as active as possible (safely) that I recuperated very fast and am now enjoying more than a year in remission post transplant. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and im sure it will be a success…don’t let any negativity from anyone put you off. Prove everyone wrong like I have. Karl (Australia) |
Hi Graham, We were trying to figure out
at work the other day how we could send Love the Nurse's on 7 East. (The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia) |
I have chronic myeloid luekaemia and am lucky it is treatable at present. I wish you the best Graham. Terry (Australia) |
Hi Graham, I'm am an 11 year old girl and my mums name is on the donation list. When I heard your story I wanted to do something to help so I did chores around the house to make some money for you. (Plus I go to your kid's school) Get better soon! Nicole (Australia) |
Best of luck to you Graham. It seems to me you have already won your battle regardless of the result. Push on.... Guy (Australia) |
Gidday Graham, I’ve just read the great news on your website. Congratulations – it sounds like your health is heading in the right direction. I’ve got a M8 in Washington DC who got the same diagnosis two years ago; she’s travelling along pretty well and I’ll pass on your website details so she can check your progress too. I’m sure it |