Thomas had a biopsy last week which came back negative for cancer cells. This gives Thomas and the medical team the green light for a bone marrow transplant. He will be admitted on January 23rd with preparations starting on January 24th. The transplant date is set for February 2nd. They have already collected from the donor and the bone marrow stem cells are on their way to Phoenix.

A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a medical procedure that replaces damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. The stem cells are taken from a donor’s body and infused into the patient’s bloodstream. The stem cells then travel to the bone marrow, where they produce new blood cells and promote the growth of new marrow. If you want to learn more, here is a quick video that describes how a stem cell transplant works.

Thank you for all of your love and support for the Koska family. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us make amazing progress towards our fundraising goals. It was inspiring to see so many people at the Chipotle fundraiser and the Distance in the Desert events. You are an amazing community.

We have approximately $20,000 left to go, and we are confident that we can achieve this goal with your continued support. Please keep checking in for upcoming fundraisers, and consider joining us at Panera for Mardi Gras. Together, we can make a difference and help the Koska family overcome this challenging time.