Finding a match
Last December, they put out a call to their massive following on Instagram, extending far beyond their home in Orange County, California, for people to register as potential donors with DKMS, an international organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood diseases. Thousands responded, but he ended up finding a match in his brother, Chris. “All I have to do is lie in bed for four hours and save his life,” said Chris. “I’ll do anything for him.”
Finding A Match
Successful transplant
The father continues: “To have them have the chance to do this and help me, but also to help so many other people, is incredible.” Kevin later found a match in his brother and underwent a successful bone marrow transplant – and the girls have been helping their father through his recovery. The family has now focused on his health and improvement, giving him their full support. “It’s a long, long road. I’m about 39 days away from the transplant, and sometimes it’s hard,” Kevin said.
Successful Transplant
