"Without City of Hope's research in the area of cancer, especially bone marrow transplants, this story of survival would never have been told." — Umesh Jinal, Citizen of Hope and husband of longtime cancer survivor, Aruna. When Aruna Jinal noticed an enlarged lymph node on the side of her neck, she told her family not to worry. But after several blood tests, she was diagnosed with leukemia. In an instant, Aruna and her family's lives took a very abrupt turn for the worse as doctors warned that the cancer was incurable.
That's when the family turned to City of Hope, where doctors told Aruna that her only chance of survival was to have a bone marrow transplant (BMT), which was experimental at the time. Now, thanks to City of Hope's treatment in BMT, Aruna is a longtime survivor who has lived to see her children get married and even enjoy vacations with her grandchildren.
City of Hope is a global leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Their leading research and treatment centers have saved millions of lives around the world, including Aruna's.
Take action today by starting an online fundraising campaign to show that you stand with Aruna and City of Hope in the fight against cancer. Through the ourHope Fundraising program, we can take the next step in fighting cancer together!