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Thalassemia: Rochester Chapter: The Fight Against Thalassemia: Cooley's Anemia
Description
I like the poem below and would like to dedicate it to all the Thalassemia patients around the world, and for all the family and friends of Thalassemia patients.
May they give you gifts that never, ever end: someone wonderful to love and a dear friend in whom you can confide,
My Father and I had a great relationship. He also had Cooley's Anemia(Thalassemia Major). He passed away 7 years ago at the age of 48. He was my strength and support, and I keep him close to my heart always. I miss and love him so much. He helped me get through the rough times when it seemed like I would always be sick and never lead a normal life. He had a great outlook on life. He knew how to have fun and enjoy every day that he had. He owned a Baseball card shop and he loved it. He was a strong man, and when he would get real sick he would make the best of it. He went through so much, he didn't complain. Even when he was diagnosed with liver cancer he didn't complain. He always had a smile on his face, and always showed how much he cared for the one's he loved. I always felt that with my Dad showing me the way, I could make it through anything. I still feel that way and I know he's watching me from heaven. I love you Daddy.
