April 2026
While Alex’s journey involved significant challenges, Austin’s experience with SCID was very different — yet both paths shaped who they are today.
While Alex’s journey involved significant challenges, Austin’s experience with SCID was very different — yet both paths shaped who they are today.
Even when plans change abruptly and painfully, compassion and connection can still grow.
To save his life, Jake needed a bone marrow transplant. As a 50-50 match to my son, I was able to be his donor.
I had never even heard of SCID before our diagnosis, and now I’ll talk about it anywhere, anytime, to anyone who will listen.
I alone went to sit with the doctors at the morning conference, and I spoke to those who came through during rounds, and also dealt with doctors who weren’t on site via phone, email, and text.