A Salute to Caregiving
by Staff Social Worker Jennifer Gillette, LMSW


There are roughly 65 million people in this country serving as caregivers either to an aging adult, a family member with a debilitating diagnosis, or an adult with disabilities. Of this roughly 20% of the population, many are also caretakers of minors in their homes, are trying to earn a living for their families, and are carrying a multitude of other responsibilities that frankly can be exhausting. To strengthen the person who supports the one battling the illness, is to strengthen the team. This may involve learning new strategies or receiving support from other resources.

Registration is Now Open For Our New 3 Week Series 
on Caregiving 

Caregivers: 'The Forgotten Survivor' Webinar Series
Whether you are looking forward to becoming a caregiver, in the middle of this journey or are reflecting on this journey, we're here to help with the basics including crucial financial information and incredible advice
shared by many who have been a caregiver already. 

We will be hosting a FREE three part Caregiver Webinar Series on
Sept. 26: Coping with Common Concern As A Caregiver
Oct. 3: Navigating the Financial Issues of Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Journey
Oct. 10: Understanding and Managing the Challenges of Caregiving
  All webinars start at 7 pm EST time until 8:15 pm EST.
 
Special thanks to Be the Match®, Triage Cancer and Michelle Bishop,
who will be a part of the presenting team.
We also thank our sponsors: Incyte Corporation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Be the Match®, Sanofi-Genzyme Oncology, Board Member John Costin and our esteemed Link Partners.
 Questions, please email Peggy Burkhard at [email protected].

Meredith A. Cowden 2017 Graft Versus Host Disease 
National Symposium
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017
On Friday, Oct. 13 at the Grand Event Center in Columbus, OH, hundreds will gather for an incredible day of learning hosted by the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation.
This conference is intended to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of GVHD, review cutting edge approaches to prevention and treatment, and highlight and promote research to further our understanding of its cause. There will be two tracks: a scientifically rigorous one for physicians and practitioners and a survivor track that will focus on the challenges faced by BMT recipients and their families. The survivor track is intended to provide both education and the opportunity for individuals to interact and hear from national leaders in the field. The afternoon "Meet the Expert" panel provides a unique opportunity for both physicians and survivors and their families to 
interact during the program. 
The cost is free to patients and their families. 

This year the Meredith A. Cowden Foundations is excited to team up with the The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute , who will serve as hosts of the 2017 symposium!

We at the nbmtLINK thank the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation for their support of our cGVHD telephone series and upcoming webinar, made possible through their annual Link Partnership. 

FDA Approves Imbruvica for Adults
Suffering with cGVHD
Your tax-deductible donations make our programs and new books possible. We thank you in advance for your generous contributions. 
How Do You Celebrate Your Transplant Anniversary?
Transplant survivors celebrate two birthdays each year, the day they were born and the day of their transplant. 

We invite all survivors to celebrate by receiving a colorful card from the nbmtLINK to commemorate the day. If you would like to receive a card, please contact Cindy Burke at 800-546-5268 or email, [email protected].

Special thanks to the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), proud sponsors of this program.
Peer Support Volunteers Wanted and Needed! 
 Or....maybe you need a listening ear
Want to help others navigate this journey? We are expanding this program and we are looking for peer support volunteers. Or perhaps you would love to talk to a survivor or fellow caregiver. Learn more about either or both. Please email Jennifer Gillette at [email protected]. Jen is our licensed staff social worker 
and would love to hear from you. 
T ogether, we can help others!
Visit us: 
facebook.com/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
twitter.com/nbmtLINK
youtube.com/nbmtLINK
 Visit us on our website too: www.nbmtlink.org
Special thanks to our sponsors: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi-Genzyme Oncology
We Invite You to Become A Link Partner!
Link Partners include cancer centers and allied partners who annually support our mission of providing psychosocial support to patients, caregivers, their families and health care professionals dedicated to helping people navigate a bone marrow transplant. If you would like to learn more about the many benefits (books, programs, hyperlink on our website, bookmark inclusion) to being a Link Partner, please do not hesitate to contact us at (248) 358-1886. Want a free bookmark which lists our many Link Partners? Let us know and we will send you one!
American Society for Blood & Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT)
Anthem, Inc.
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center
Be The Match
Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, John Theurer Cancer Center at
Hackensack UMC
Blood Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital
Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
City of Hope 
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
DKMS (formerly Delete Blood Cancer)
Duke Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Henry Ford Transplant Institute
Incyte Corporation
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
Nebraska Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine 
Spectrum Health Cancer Center
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
UPMC CancerCenter
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
800-546-5268