Vote for Baldy's Blog!

Congratulations again Ad! I shall be voting as many times as I am allowed, just as soon as the polls open...

Love ya loads

Tom
xxx

PS if you're not going to Las Vegas can I accept the award for you... No, OK it was worth a shot!

Hi Adrian. I am a friend and work colleague of Ian Macbeth. He told me about your site and I finally got around to reading it tonight. I stated at 8pm and her it is 1.30 in the morning and I couldn't stop. You are inspirational. I wrote to Ian and told him so, but I was also touched by your search for God when you were in isolation and the black time you faced. I am not a religious freak but I do believe that God lives in each of us and he is in your soul. So don't look outwards to see Him, look inwards - to your strength of character, your humour, your inteligence and your love of live, and there you will find God. He radiates from every word you write. And although some people reading this may not believe in God, they will undoutedly be inspired - and that in itself is Gods work.

You are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your experience, thank you for your honesty and most of all, thank you for spending your precious time putting the blog together for the world to share.

All the best

Sue

Hi. You've got my vote, too.

I get to Holmfirth occasionally but boyf usually comes up to my place weekends. He's been great with all this cancer nonsense - shares my sense of humour - called me Uncle Fester when I was a baldy.

Working on the Echo is OK. Managed to get to work between chemo sessions (couldn't afford not to - sick pay scheme is rubbish). My colleague was a star - only 2 of us in district office, so a lot of extra work fell to him.

When you're pulled round, get yourself up to Richmond and I'll buy you a pint.

Jill

Congratulations Adrian!

Even if you can't go to collect your awad, you defin itely deserve it.

love, Jacquie

Good Luck Adrian

Hi Adrian

These blogs are getting international recognition - well done!
Like Tom,if you need anyone to collect on your behalf??!!
Hope you`re feeling ok and that everything is progressing as expected.

Good wishes as always to you and your family.
Liz
PS The Nantwich YFC calendar is being launched on 7th December - have seen results which are hilarious!

Good blog you got going here. Keep it up!

Dear everyone,

Thanks for the comments and please keep voting over the weekend and into next week. This award has been lots of fun - would be great if the blog could win it!

Sue - I hear you are in New Zealand. Amazing that the blog is being read over there. Thanks for such kind words.

Jill - Always up for a pint, especially while I'm on steroids. Uncle Fester!? My family call me the Face of Bo from Dr Who.

Liz - Thanks again. Is there a link to the calendar yet? Would like to include it somewhere in the blog when it is available. Feeling good at the moment all this voting business has been really good fun.

Jennie, Jacquie and John - Thanks ever so much for your support.

Kind regards,

Adrian

I shall be voting for you Adrian and forwarding your dad's message to all the staff at Newark High, as I have done your blogs.

You are an inspiration.

Jenni

Dear Adrian,
Came across your site via the WebBlog award page. Congratulations on the nomination--you deserve it in more ways than one. From a fellow website / internet health site/admin, wish you the best in your treatment and all the best.

-ihealthcommons
(Garry, Admin @ www.ihealthcommons.com)

Dear Jenni and Garry,

Thanks very much for both those comments. Really appreciate them. It's strange how this blog just keeps growing and spreading around the place.

Hello Adrian,

I am a colleague of one of your friends, who is a Physiotherapist.

First of all, good luck with your further treatment of the cGvHD and your recovery of all you have been through over the last year.

The blog is you are writing is truly inspiring and an eye-opener. I am sure your blog will not only be a great support for cancer patients and cancer survivors, but hopefully also will make some 'healthy' people realise that they have nothing to moan about...Your story and the way it is written reminds me a bit of Lance Armstrong's book 'It's not about the bike'...

I am sure you will win this year's weblog award for best medical/health issues section and many awards after this one, for many years to come...

Good luck!

Stefan

Adrian, what great news, I have voted for you. Cannot vote more that once I think I will try again tomorrow!!!
Dawn xx

PS the last time I looked you were in the lead!!
x

Hi Ad,

As promised, here i am voting away like mad, just like a box of frogs.
Good luck and i'll speak to you soon.

Loads a love,

Row.

Hi Adrian,

So good to talk to you today, glad Auntie Barb is feeding you up.

Lots of Love,

Auntie Sheila, Uncle Jim, Bob, Di, Rick, Julie, Jack, Alice and Harry.

XXXXXX

Hi there Adrian,

All the best, Good Luck....Hope you win !!!!!

Cheers Nikki
Auckland
New Zealand

Thanks for all these commments. They are really kind. Feels like the blog is buzzing at the moment.

Winning or not winning this award in Las Vegas doesn't really matter - it's just great being part of it and having a whole new project/distraction to engage with. It's great fun and I'm really enjoying it.

Everyone who is voting thanks so much. Let's see if we can go all the way!

Adrian

Adrian

Just to say you have my vote, you are an inspiration to us all.

Good luck!

Amanda

Best of luck x

All the best mate and keep your chin up..

Raman
(ex Liverpool Uni convict!!)

An inspirational account of finding one's inner strength and courage.
Best wishes
Deborah Stevenson

Hi, used to work for your dad and have been following your rough ride for a while. good luck for the future, keep fighting.

Found out about your blog through your Grandmother in Notts, I will pass on the word, you might get some votes as far as Venezuela. Good luck!

Hey there Adrian
Congrats on this nomination! Awesome :-) I just love watching those voting numbers climb....... may they keep on.
Seriously, well done, Adrian. You really have done a wonderful job with this blog. I hope you win.
love and light
Annie
Steven's mom
www.livingwithcml.blogspot.com

To infinity and beyooooooooooond!

Good luck Adrian - your blog has been an inspiration to many. It has been a pleasure looking after you whilst undergoing your treatment on ward P3.

Staff Nurse Sue

Hi Adrian

I am a friend of a colleague of yours, Anne-Marie Bradley who pointed me in the direction of your blog, and I just wanted to say good luck with your treatment and the awards!

I have just started working in oncology at St James's in Leeds and am relatively new to this area, but so far I have never failed to be surprised at people's bravery and resilience in the face of such adverse circumstances. You are no exception and your positivity is truly inspirational.

Best wishes to you and your loved ones.

Serena

I've voted!

It was a pleasure to meet you, and subsequently read the blog. It's a great read, and I'm sure it'll be a deserving winner.

All the best

Toby

hopefully the bloatiness hasn't stopped you sporting your mask

Hi Ade,
Andy's brother here in Shropshire. I have voted and chasing more down by the day.

Mark H

Hi AD

Just voted for you and just wanted to say... I struggle to find the words to say how much I'm routing for you but, I'm so glad you found the words to express to the world how you feel. Take the amount of people who write on this blog and triple it and you're no where near the amount that you have touched.

Keep writing, all the best.

Kay - (I knew you at bilborough college, and there are plently more I'm sure!)

good luck

I've never had the pleasure of meeitng you but your courage, determination and spirit is a lesson for us all - I feel privileged to have read the story of you journey. xx

Hi Adrian,
keep up the great work
hope you win
best wishes Rob

Hi Adrian,
I'm Laura; a friend of your friend Ben Hunter! I just wanted to say good luck with your treatment. I'll definately be voting for your blog, your amazing courage and sense of humour shine through.
xx

Hi Addy, Hannah told me about the blog competition. So you may have had loads of foreign dentists voting for you! They all voted for you - and it looks as if you have won - but the best thing is they all read your blog - and think you are an amazing person. I have had swedish, polish, latvian, lithuanian, greek, portuguese, spanish, romanian, bulgarian reading your blog - the world is global! lesley (hannah's mum)

Congrats on winning. Our whole family voted for you!

Best wishes

Georgia Blatherwick

Hi - you don't know me but after hearing you on the radio this morning I felt compelled to come and visit your site and am trying to find the voting bit........
Although I have never been through anything like you have I have to say I found you truely inspirational, your outlook is amazing and I am sure you will have helped so many people, you said something about playing the cards you have been dealt (one of my nan's says it was lovely to hear it again!) and I feel you are playing a blinder, I wish you well for your future.
I too have had to have blood transfusions and will be eternally grateful to those people who give blood.
Good luck (if luck has any part to play), best wishes and here's to a long and happy future.

Hi Brigette,

Thanks ever so much for those comments. I couldn't believe the speaker before me could be so against blood transfusions.

There seems like few greater acts of genuine altruism left in the world - not to mention the wonderful lady in Germany who donated some of her bone marrow to me - it just seems such a strange attitude to take.

I respect all faiths and beliefs but if this year has taught me one thing it's that life is precious and sacred- that has to override any belief. I'm lucky to be here today and some of the fiends I have met on P3 are not.

It really upsets me when I read about people losing their lives for no good reason.

Best wishes to you,

Adrian

Hey guys,
Was wondering if any of you are part of any free dating sites?
Ive been researching and looking around for all the best free dating sites to join.
A lot of free dating sites are free, but you need to verify your age with your credit card which a lot
of people aren't comfortable with.
Ive found a site that lists all the free dating sites where you dont need credit card at all.
Just simply your name.. age.. email.. and your good to go!

Hi Adrian
Just heard you on the BBC Radio this morning for the first time - you are truly inspirational and it is so good for many people at present to hear someone who is so generous in his thoughts and actions at a time in your life which would be so terrifying to many of us. I really wish you all the luck in the world at this time in your life. Actually words fail me but I just had to say something to someone who really moved me to tears this morning - with all the doom and gloom in the news many people get very down but you really raised the anty for me on how many good people there are out there - I know there are but sometimes we do not hear about nice people like you - I do hope you get to the Cup Final tomorrow and I will be cheering you on.

Kindest regards.

Gill

Hi Adrian,I heard you on the radio this morning and want to tell you what an inspiration you are. Having just lost my husband with Mylodisplasia (a cancer of the blood) just 4 months ago I know how tired you must feel but your attitude is magnificent. I will cross nmy fingers for you & pray you get well. Good luck.

Sylvia Davis

dear adrian,
just been reading your story in the mirror...you are so brave, your friends family and parents have every right to be so very proud of you,you are quite simply inspirational....this world will be a darker place without your shining optimism and strength, i lost my friend to lung cancer last year,she left a 15 year old son and twin daughters of 8 behind,her only concern like you was how others would cope when she left us ....you will live on in their hearts and memories ..........dont know what else to say except GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS xxxxx

Adrian, I cannot presume to care for you like others do or feel your pain but i can however empathise in a small way. You appear to be on the wrong side of a journey that my boyfriend is currently on (acute basophilic leukaemia). This is the side that we fear more and more each day and have learned to visualise as a possibility rather than a small chance. You brave this journey with a courage and dignity that will help others like him & me who have at this moment found someone who feels, understands and more importantly knows more about the fall out that this disease can bring.

You are an educator and an inspiration which is a gift to anyone who will listen. I will think about you everyday & thanks x

too cool, too calm, too collected to be real.... no matter ....a great pr gig..... give me the addy i need to donate my marrow
philip

God bless if he's in your life. Bless you anyway if he's not
John

Adrian, what a man! I so greatly admire you and just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family, for courage, strength and peace.

With my love and prayers

Hazel

Hello adrian,ive just seen you on tv and am so impressed by you courage,may God bless you and keep you in His care,I will remember you in my prayers, kind regards, Pat

Adrian

Just watched you on BBC Breakfast. I wanted to let you know about Nurse Cassie remedy, it is called Essiac Tea. Do the research and see what you think.

I have suffered from Cancer and the Hospital believed I was doomed, if they had been running a book I would have been top of the list for making an exit.

Anyway, had the chemo, radiotherapy, tablets etc, etc, laughed, cried, suffered. During this my husband was brewing this tea and I took it regularly (I believe it now comes in tablet form) I truly believe that this was instrumental in aiding my recover. 8 years later I am still here.

I hope that this may be of some help to you, I will be sending you positive thoughts and wishing you love and happiness.

Lots of Love

H

Adrian,
Just seen you on TV, What an inspiration to other sufferers, your courage shines through in what must be a really difficult time for both you, your family and friends.
God Bless You

Lynda

Hi Adrian,

I was terribly sorry to hear about your Leukaemia.

I had ALL in 1995 at 20 years of age. I had a bone marrow transplant in 96 and have been very lucky. I have spent the last 12 years trying to enjoy the time I have in case I get any more bad news.

Your story moved me almost to tears. It is difficult to express what I want to. I wish you happiness where ever you can find it.

I hope your campaign succeeds, I would donate my bone marrow but they would not let me, I cannot even give blood.

If nothing else I hope your campaign makes people think a little that life is precious and spreads some good will.

I urge people to donate, if my 17 year old sister could do it so can you.

Best wishes.

John

Hi Adrian! I have just seen you on breakfast TV and was inspired by you and your story.In July 2003 my daughter was diagnosed with AML at the age of 32. Like you and everyone, she was fit and well up to that time and it was a real bolt from the blue. Unlike you though, her second regime of chemo put her in remission and she had a successful stem cell transplant from her brother who was as good a match as it is possible to get...how lucky is that?! Now almost 5 years on, she is one of the success stories, so my heart goes out to you as you progress through your disease.

I am a retired biology teacher and since then have always talked about stem cells and donations to all my sixthformers so that they can be encouraged not just to give their blood but to make sure they are on the donor register. i was amazed that so many people thought that Rob had had a major operation when in fact his main problem was having to sit for 4 hours attached to the machine without being able to have a pee...or a fag!

My husband is a semi-retired prof of immunology who at the time collaborated in his research into ALL with the very consultants who treated our daughter. He also teaches about transplants at uni level and will continue to do so at every opportunity. He also teaches his students to have more than one child...several in fact...to increase the chances that one of them could be a match for their sibling. So the UK population is going to grow as a result of his lectures!

Like you (I would think), we were encouraged that the changes to the stem cell research bill went through parliament this week, and the ability to produce matching silblings through embryo screening. I hope your meeting at No 10 went well.

All the best, Adrian. I will be thinking of you. You were so positive and cheerful, so keep it up! Be strong when the going gets tough and be encouraged throughout that your work in your blog and for the transplants will be a lasting memorial to your courage.

With very best wishes, Meriel.

Hi Adrian! I have just seen you on breakfast TV and was inspired by you and your story.In July 2003 my daughter was diagnosed with AML at the age of 32. Like you and everyone, she was fit and well up to that time and it was a real bolt from the blue. Unlike you though, her second regime of chemo put her in remission and she had a successful stem cell transplant from her brother who was as good a match as it is possible to get...how lucky is that?! Now almost 5 years on, she is one of the success stories, so my heart goes out to you as you progress through your disease.

I am a retired biology teacher and since then have always talked about stem cells and donations to all my sixthformers so that they can be encouraged not just to give their blood but to make sure they are on the donor register. i was amazed that so many people thought that Rob had had a major operation when in fact his main problem was having to sit for 4 hours attached to the machine without being able to have a pee...or a fag!

My husband is a semi-retired prof of immunology who at the time collaborated in his research into ALL with the very consultants who treated our daughter. He also teaches about transplants at uni level and will continue to do so at every opportunity. He also teaches his students to have more than one child...several in fact...to increase the chances that one of them could be a match for their sibling. So the UK population is going to grow as a result of his lectures!

Like you (I would think), we were encouraged that the changes to the stem cell research bill went through parliament this week, and the ability to produce matching silblings through embryo screening. I hope your meeting at No 10 went well.

All the best, Adrian. I will be thinking of you. You were so positive and cheerful, so keep it up! Be strong when the going gets tough and be encouraged throughout that your work in your blog and for the transplants will be a lasting memorial to your courage.

With very best wishes, Meriel.

Watched you this morning on breakfast tv what a brave young man you are. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Keep smiling and god bless.

Adrian ...... I wish you all the best in the rest of your journey, you are a beacon and a shining light for all that is good about humanity. I hope that many others who are less noble in their daily existence take stock, and review what they contribute.

I would love to be able to donate stem-cells for bone marrow donation, but sadly I find that they have imposed an arbitrary age restriction on any donations - 49 - being 52 apparently I am of no use :-( ..... also having had an operation, which means a recipient of blood since 1980 I can't even donate blood. The Blood Service is not really helping your cause as much as they could, by imposing these inflexible restrictions.

I wish I could help, I really do ....... best regards, and "bon voyage"

Jos

Hi Adrian, I think what you are doing is fantastic. With regards to yourself, have you tried a herbal doctor? If you havent I would strongly recommend it. Having being diagnosed with cancer myself I have done a lot of research and have enlisted the help of a herbal Doctor in London and its working. Its never too late.

Hi Adrian I saw you for the first time today on "This Morning" and I must say that you truly are an Inspiration to everyone, especially to young people!.

If miracles only happen to the best, then you surely deserve one... I am not the only one who will be praying for a miracle, as you truly deserve it.
My heart does go out to You and your Family, God Bless bonny lad! Love, Hilary x

Hi Adrian,

I caught up with your story on the news today. As others have said I think you are truly inspirational.

Please don't dismiss what I say next as being the words of a crack-pot! There is an incredible Christian healing revival happening in Florida at the moment through the ministry of Todd Bentley. People are being healed of terminal sickness, others getting up out of wheelchairs. People are flying in from all over the world to receive but many have been healed over the internet and tv. The testimonies of healing are awesome. Please check out www.god.tv

I'm gonna pray you do right now........!

Love and best wishes,

Nay

Adrian

What a fantastic guy you are - a complete inspiration.

My daughter's boyfriend was diagnosed in January of this year with ALL. He is going through the gruelling treatment at the moment. Unfortunately, he still has not found a bone marrow match.

My daughter and I are doing a Race for Life at the end of June. See my web page below. I have mentioned the Anthony Nolan Trust on it. I am also doing an interview for our local paper to promote the need for young people to register.

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/susanholman

God bless Adrian.

Love

Sue

Hi there!
My name is Lana Carpman, I am married, have a 13 year old girl, Nicole from a previous relationship with a man who survived leukemia. We are from Argentina, but live in Miami, USA.

I admire you for being such a fighter, and for making something positive out of something so negative.

I wish you good luck and a long and healthy life. I do believe in miracles. Prove me right!

--
Lana
Talent/ Producer
Cell (305) 790-5516
"Peace begins with a smile." Mother Teresa.
Please be environmentally conscious and do not print this e-mail unless you really need to.Thanks.

May 22, 2008
Dear Brian:
Just read about your brave struggle and what an inspiration you are to so many people who are suffering from malignant diseases.

A number of years ago, I suffered with an incurable and untreatable blood
disease; one that killed my Father. Mother of 4 children and facing eminent death, I came to the realization that I was going to die. Knowing that neither man, nor science could help me I fell to the floor in complete surrender to a God, that I wasn't even sure existed or even cared.
Later that night, I was visited by a beautiful spirit that enfolded me in unconditional love and a peace I had never experienced. Most of all, all fear of death was taken away. It was the most amazing experience: one that I shall never forget.
I did not receive a “miracle healing� but it no longer mattered for I knew that God was real and also knew that eternal life was real.

After that amazing experience, I began a quest to re-experience that love and peace. Being too ill to do much of anything, I spent a lot time in meditation never realizing that becoming still and seeking that love, was restoring and healing my immune system. The disease continued to progress. Six months later, after testing, my doctor was amazed to find that I was in remission. I am now 77 years old and in good health and all that without any medical treatment.

After doing a lot of research about the benefits of mediation, I began facilitating classes in mediation. Several years ago, I recorded a CD called, “Forgiveness: The Miracle of Healing� The first part describes my personal story. The second part walks one thru a meditation exercise. I am willing to offer that CD to you or anyone else who is struggling with an illness. Needless to say, I can't promise anyone that they will be healed but I do know the benefits that meditation has on ones immune system.
Just send a request to my e-mail address.

God is with you and with us all.

Dolores

thebook@themysteriesoflife.com

Adrian,
I am just a little ole girl from Texas and read about what is happening to you. I think you are something else! Your strength and courage, I can only hope that if I face the trials that you have, I will endure as you have. I made an appointment tomorrow to have the bone marrow transplant test done tomorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, always. I will never forget you and hope your days are filled with love and laughter. Bless you and your family and friends.
Kathy

Adrian, I am writing you from Maryland, USA. I will be one of thousands who will do the bone marrow test because of you. My thoughts are with you.

Hello Adrian.

I think you are the blokey I saw on the news the other night and I would like to say I was most impressed with your attitude and strength. I understand you have had time to get used to the idea of whats happening to your body but listening to you on the news made me think lots about life and which direstion mine is moving in. I would like to volunteer to become a bone marrow donor but not sure where to sign up or go for it??? Please could you let me know.
Thanks and best of luck with everything you do.x.x.x.x
Natalie

Adrian,

You have much spirit and best of luck to you. We can only hope that a miracle can happen and your work on this to make others aware of the good that other can do for those suffering is vital to finding a cure someday. I hope the best for you and always believe in the miracle of life.

Best Wished from Minnetonka Minnesota

hi adrian,i was listening to you talkj to victoria derbyshire on 5 ,i think you are FABi think i'm to old to give bone marrow (54)or i shall ,but i got to know did you take up the offer of cup final tickets ,hope you did mate ,love from old fuddy duddy .....

Hello Adrian after seeing you on calendar,I wanted to see your blog. You are a true inspiration. I admire you. You are faced with such a rotten terrible time and yet still have so much time for others. I am going to the hallamshire soon and will definetly donate some money to ward p3.I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN DONATE MY BONE MARROW. Love Susan

Adrian you are a wonderful inspiration too us all. I am dissapointed to find that I am now too old to donate, but will urge all my friends to do so. I wish you well and like many others, my thoughts are with you. Bless you Adrian and you spirit and good wishes to your family.

Lesley Reed

Hi Adrian. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am at how you have raised awareness about bone marrow donation.
I joined the register when it was first set up, while Anthony Nolan was still alive. I've never been a complete match to anyone and, unfortunately, I had to be removed from the register last year, when I was diagnosed with Breast cancer. Although I am clear of cancer now I can't be a donor. I've never understood why anyone would be so afraid of a simple medical procedure that they would fail to register as a donor.
I am thinking of you and hope you manage to enjoy as much time as you have left (from interviews I've seen I believe that you will enjoy every precious moment). You certainly won't be forgotten.

hi just read about you along side the story that is published about my son karl lawson and in my eyes you are both hero's keep up the good work

Hi Adrian,

Saw Neil today at the Honley Show he told me about the latest award - as ever a fantastic achievement, congratulations and well done.

A huge well done to your mum and dad as it could not have been easy for them to attend, when they will have wanted you to be there with them, but how wonderful to experience at first hand the respect and admiration everyone has for you and especially from your peers.

I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know we are really progressing with ChatWorld - and it is going to happen ! So with your support and encouraging words another innovative resource will be available to support young cancer patients when spending time in hospital and at home, giving them the opportunity to communicate with each other.

I keep reading and watching and I continue to use your words of inspiration within the applications for funding I am making to ensure ChatWorld becomes a reality - so as ever millions of thanks for all your help.

lots of love

Pam xx
(The Laura Crane Trust)

HEY ADRIAN=D

IM DOING THIS IN CAPITALS BECAUSE IT CAN THEN BE NOTICED AND WITH A BIT OF LUCK READ . IM 14 AND TO BE HONEST IM REALLY UNAWARE OF ILLNESSES AND BONE MARROW OPERATIONS. I THINK YOUR ONE OF THE MOST BRAVEST PEOPLE IVE MET, IM NO I MIGHT BE YOUNG AND DONT TALK MUCH SENSE BUT YOU'VE REALLY OPENED MY EYES TO LIFE EACH DAY WITH SMILES AND LAUGHTER AND NEVER REGRET THINGS THAT MADE YOU DO SMILE. I READ YOUR BLOG QUITE REGULARY AND IVE SAT HER AND CRIED MY LITTLE HEART OUT THINKING YOUR SO BRAVE AND YET SEEM SO UNAFRAID. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR FUTURE, AND KEEP SMILING =D

ALL MY LOVE..Charlotte Merriman.xx.x

Hi Adrian

Listened to you on the radio this morning, not for the first time. Each time your courage really moves me and in these supposedly troubled times you are an inspiration and what the world should really be about.

I am one of the rare people unaffected by Leukiemia but that's not to say it never will.

If you ever wanted someone to go around the local schools and FE colleges in my area (Oxford) to give talks etc. then please let me know and I would be willing to give up my time to do this.

Please get in touch with me through my email if you would like some help.

Best regards

Richard Yelland