Bob Falkenberg

13 Year Leukemia/Bone marrow stem cell transplant survivor, NMDP Courier, Volunteer Chair By the Mile for Be The Match, Be The Match Ambassador Advisor

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

Join transplant docs and survivors on one of these 5 awesome bike tours. The tours all have beautiful destinations.
Enjoy a fully supported bike trip, inspire hope, and raise critical funds for Be The Match
Check it out!
@BeTheMatch
https://t.co/GPG0ltiCnK

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

@BTMPublicPolicy Maybe the time I drove on the freeway to an appointment giving myself an antibiotic infusion with the bag hanging on the rear view mirror...got a lot of looks, unfortunately didn't have a Starbucks label to put on the IV bag.

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

Comments from my wife (my caregiver) and I in this video: https://t.co/Q1eldR9NGN

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Hey caregivers! What would you say to other caregivers, either as a word of encouragement or something you’ve learned? #CaregivingHappens❓⤵

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

Tour de TC raises awareness for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants https://t.co/Gfl1rJRn6H

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

Love our Colorado voting system. Simple, easy, convenient, one of the highest voter participation rates in the country. Safe and secure!

[NMDP @nmdp_org]

True freedom means freedom for all. As #Juneteenth is observed this weekend, hear what the day means to sickle cell warrior, Justice, and how he will be honoring the holiday.

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Congressman C. W. Bill Young spoke about his history with NMDP at our September 2012 Board of Directors meeting. Listen to him describe his history in his own words ⤵️

https://t.co/cWVDvPQPEW

[Dana-Farber @DanaFarber]

One way you can help our lifesaving mission is to join the @BeTheMatch registry to help patients needing a stem cell transplant donor find their match.

Text danafarber22 to 61474 to join today.

Learn more. https://t.co/AaoOYdlOo9

#stemcelldonor

[NMDP @nmdp_org]

Want to know what the blood stem cell process is really like? Host @NurDRocks and Erica Jensen from #BeTheMatch are answering popular questions in 3️⃣ 0️⃣ seconds or less. #30WithNurD

Got your own questions? Leave a reply and let us know!

[NMDP @nmdp_org]

Donor | do·​nor | \ ˈdō-nər: one that gives, donates, or presents something

Also: life-saver, hero, selfless, amazing 💙

Patients need you now, more than ever. Join the registry today ➡️ https://t.co/HOxCRRdLyQ

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

Grab a bike and join us we still have spots open for tours in the Northeast and Midwest, check it out: https://t.co/CLSLdd9MFc

[News 6 WKMG @news6wkmg]

A leukemia survivor has spent the last thirteen years cycling to recruit more donors ever since a transplant saved his life. https://t.co/pchLYiDBpb

[Sickle Cell Disease Coalition @ConquerSCD]

Join @BTMPublicPolicy to advocate for the Life Saving Leave Act - a new bill that would ensure Americans job protection in the event they take time off work to donate bone marrow or other life saving resources. Learn more: https://t.co/4t9vt6AySG

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Our NMDP/@BeTheMatch advocates speak up for patients with blood cancers and blood disorders and push for policy that will save lives. Your voice is powerful – join our network! Don’t miss a chance to make a difference. 💕⤵

https://t.co/rTXurON5fv

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Barriers to transplant often prevent potential donors from making a life-saving donation. The Life Saving Leave Act would remove employment-related barriers to donation. 💚💙#DonorLeaveSavesLives

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Victoria donated blood stem cells to 29-year-old Jaciel, giving him the chance to get married and have two children. The Life Saving Leave Act would protect a donor’s job, ensuring people like Jaciel receive treatment when they need it. #DonorLeaveSavesLives

[NMDP @nmdp_org]

Meet Amelia! She was diagnosed with #leukemia at 7 months old. Her family uprooted their lives from Alaska to Seattle, where she received her transplant the day after her 1st birthday. She's now a happy, healthy 2-year-old. #CancerSurvivorMonth #BeTheMatch https://t.co/lVofpKThzX

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

@RepJoeNeguse Thank you for being the first to co-sponsor HR 7770 The Life-Saving Leave act. This bill will save lives by allowing more blood stem cell donors to say yes when called to donate with no concern about losing their job! Thank You!!

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

@donniturner @SenatorBennet Donni, thank you for meeting with us today, thank you for all your support, and best wishes to you and your family.

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Thank you, @SenatorBennett, for taking the time to learn about the Life Saving Leave Act today! This legislation would allow donors 40 nonconsecutive, unpaid hours to donate bone marrow and blood stem cells. No one should have to risk their job to save a life. 💚💙

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Thank you, @SenatorBennett, for taking the time to learn about the Life Saving Leave Act today! This legislation would allow donors 40 nonconsecutive, unpaid hours to donate bone marrow and blood stem cells. No one should have to risk their job to save a life. 💚💙

[Jill Sawyer @JillSRNBMT]

Watch “Donor Leave Saves Lives” on #Vimeo https://t.co/UlT9W76wwO

[Bob Falkenberg @BobFalkenberg]

@RepJoeNeguse @RepJasonCrow I look forward to meeting with you or your staff tomorrow to discuss HR 7770 The Life Saving Leave Act.This bill will allow bone marrow stem cell donors to take up to 40 hours off to donate without fear of losing their job.

[NMDP Advocacy @NMDP_advocacy]

Today is the day! Our virtual fly-in for H.R. 7770, the Life-Saving Leave Act, starts this morning! Hear from Jess about why this legislation is critical to reducing barriers for blood cancer and blood disease patients. https://t.co/PVdG2BThDY