Welcome the Galvanized for Griffin Team's Page:
Our Grandson, is again the chairperson for the 2019 LLS Spin-A-Thon being held on 2/10/19 at Steel Fitness Premier. I know you are aware of Griffin's battle with leukemia. Much of the treatment and protocol followed over Griffin's 3 year and 3 month treatment period is a result of research funded by LLS. I have attached a few photos of Griffin over the years, along with a recent picture. He is truly a blessing, a large contributor to his success is because of LLS's efforts to cure blood cancer. Below we have pasted a brief summary Vince wrote from a parent's perspective of the 3 plus years of treatment.
Griffin Michael King’s life was forever changed in September of 2014. Following a month or so of persistent illness, further workup revealed a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). His world was turned on its head. During this frightening and confusing time, Griffin (and his family) were, thankfully introduced to the incredibly caring and talented professionals at the Lehigh Valley Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center. Shortly thereafter, Griffin met the very exemplary folks from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).The Leukemia & Lymached phoma Society is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Our experience with LLS has certainly been commensurate with what is considered the gold-standard organization in this regard!
12/12/2017 Marked the completion of Griffin’s ALL chemotherapy. He is, by every standard, a normal 5 year-old boy. His concerns now are for that of transformers, incredible hulk & drawing pictures. We are so very thankful that these activities fill his day & that the long inpatient stays, fevers and needles are fading from his memory. However, we make sure Griffin comes to understand & remember all of the kindness, goodwill & effort that was involved in his return to wellness.
We are lucky to live in a time where so much has come to be understood about blood cancers. Griffin is a living, breathing testament to what the LLS is at the forefront in accomplishing. His smile, laugh and sweet nature continue to enrich our lives each and every day. This is a direct result of resources procured by organizations such as LLS. Your efforts have literally saved Griffin’s life and countless others like him. There is no greater gift to bestow. Thank you LLS and thank you donors!!
We could not be prouder than being Anya and PopPop to such a brave little sole, we love spending time with Griffin and our other 4 grandchildren (Keegan, Tyler, Maggie & Jackson). Please take the time to open the team page for Griffin's team, the link is below. In celebration of Griffin's 1st year anniversary of success, it is our desire to make this year's LLS Spin-A-Thon the best one yet. Griffin's team again will be named "Galvanized for Griffin" representing his toughness.
Please make your pledge at: https://events.lls.org/pages/epa/steelspinathon19/GalvanizedforGriffin
Sincerely:
Susan & Mike
