07-16-2013, 14:54
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Sergeant Major Jon Cavaiani, US Army (Ret), MoH Recipient
SGM Cavaiani now needs our help, he's also a member of this website. I know times are tough but even $10 can help. And send this article and link everywhere. Thanks, Team Sergeant
Click here to donate!
Sergeant Major Jon Cavaiani, US Army (Ret), MoH Recipient
Donations will help with Jon's bone marrow transplant and family relocation expenses.
Sergeant Major Jon Cavaiani, US Army (Ret), is fighting for his life. Jon has been diagnosed with MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), a life threatening blood disorder (see side bar link). Over the last 5 months Jon has received medical consultations, blood transfusions and chemotherapy from San Francisco Veterans Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Sonora Hospital. Currently Jon is waiting for admission to Stanford Hospital for a bone marrow transplant and other critical treatments.
Jon Cavaiani served his country with distinguished valor serving in the Vietnam War. Jon was a Prisoner of War for 23 months. After his release in 1973, Jon returned to the US and on December 12, 1974 President Gerald Ford presented Jon the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military honor (see side bar link). In 1990 Jon retired after 21 years of service.
Jon, and wife Barb, live in a small community three hours from the Stanford Hospital. Once Jon is admitted to the hospital, his inpatient stay will be dependent on the type of blood marrow transplant determined best for Jon. His inpatient care could be as long as 3 months. During this period, Barb will relocate to Palo Alto to be closer to Jon. Your donation to Jon's fund will defray out of pocket expenses for transportation, temporary living quarters and necessary medical co-pays during Jon's extensive treatment. All unused donations for these specific expenses will be donated to Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, a scholarship program Jon has worked tirelessly with for 17 years (see side bar link).
Many of Jon's friends may wish to donate blood in support of Jon's battle with MDS and the best way to accomplish this is to donate in your community recognizing that your blood is used for many patients in similar circumstances.
Also, anyone interested in possibly donating bone marrow should visit Be The Match Organization (see side bar link) and join their registry.
Many years ago Jon served gallantly for our country. Our donations will express our gratitude and will help Jon and Barb defray expenses during his fight against this deadly disease. Please donate whatever amount you can to help Jon and his family. And, please tell your friends of this campaign and website.
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07-16-2013, 15:01
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Here's a story from NewsMax on SGM Cavaiani. Embedded in this is a link to a video in his words re: the battle that led to his MOH.
http://www.newsmax.com/us/cavaiani-v...7/15/id/515026
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07-16-2013, 15:04
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Done.
Get well soon.
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07-16-2013, 16:11
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Done, and only wish we could have given more!
Thank you SGM Cavaiani for your Bravery, Courage, and Sacrifice!
Get well soon!!!
Holly & sis
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07-16-2013, 16:12
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bonum medicina malis locis
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Originally Posted by Trapper John
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Done and TJ Thanks for this as well. Will get the word out at the office and with friends as well.
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07-16-2013, 17:08
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Done, SGM you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
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07-16-2013, 20:35
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Done, stay strong SGM, prayers for your full recovery
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07-17-2013, 06:45
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Done
Done. Please get well Sergeant Major.
Cake
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07-17-2013, 08:20
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We have "The Medal Of Honor" book which is filled with one heroing story after another. I am fortunate enough to live in a city that has a Medal of Honor Memorial that I have frequented many times. Humbling experience to listen to the valor these individuals displayed in the darkest of circumstances.
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07-17-2013, 19:46
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Thanks for posting this TS, it's good to be able to give something back.
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07-17-2013, 19:56
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Guerrilla
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Done. Stay strong and get well.
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07-17-2013, 21:26
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Donation sent.
May you enjoy a speedy recovery SGM Cavaiani.
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07-24-2013, 15:50
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Thought I would give this a bump, to date $24,856.00 of their goal of $50,000.00 has been raised.
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08-14-2013, 17:58
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To date $39,386.00 of their goal of $50,000.00 has been raised.
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09-10-2013, 22:37
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SGM situation
Sorry I didn't send more. He has given so much for the military. His actions were great enough, there is no amount that can compensate him for his sacrifices.
J R
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