When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn’t just talk to hairspray acts at Hammerjacks. This is a depth-packed discussion with the guy who made the 7th inning stretch at Orioles games feel like life on the farm…
On March 20th of this year, it’ll be ten years since Jennifer Aparicio was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that was later traced back to her work as a project engineer in telecom at 9/11 and the World Trade Center in New York City. As she fought for her life and awaited the first of two bone marrow transplants from a miracle German man who saved her life, our WNST community rallied to get swabbed for the bone marrow registry and the local charity There Goes My Hero. Jenn is alive and well and visited with her DNA twin Niels in Europe recently for NFL football in Franfurt. Meanwhile, we remain incredibly grateful for the support of our community here at WNST Baltimore Positive that kept her spirits high and hopes alive during her gruesome battle. Hug the people you love!
Even though this is further down the list, it might be the greatest thing we’ve ever done. When Jennifer Ford Aparicio was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2014 and survived that summer watching baseball, Nestor was inspired to live out a dream and make it matter. And the 30-30 MLB Give A Spit Tour was born. In June and July of 2015, the couple swabbed for the bone marrow registry in 18 ballparks, swabbing thousands of baseball fans over 30 days and even made it Cooperstown. No rainouts, one passport forgotten, many celebrities and wonderful friends we visited and made along the way on behalf of There Goes My Hero.
Baltimore hasn’t played an international game since losing to Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium in 2017.
Erik Sauer and Jenn Aparicio discuss role of There Goes My Hero is saving lives of leukemia patients
If you saw the pictures of Jenn and her donor Niels traveling and having fun last week, you might want to read the “back story” of how it all happened with Dirk Nowitzki
My wife went to Germany to meet the hero who saved her life on bone marrow registry and found that he wants to save more lives, too…
I’ve been hearing about heroes in sports since approximately 1973. I’ve been writing and talking about sports since 1984 and
We’re planning a celebration and fundraiser for leukemia warriors and There Goes My Hero on May 19th. Please hold the date!!!
My beautiful and courageous wife has spent 118 days in the hospital since March 2014. Our goal for 2016 is ZERO…keep the faith!
Please help us save more lives at your holiday dinner by spreading the word about bone marrow registry!
After spending 50 of 51 nights in the hospital since Oct. 4th, Jenn is home with Kitty and waiting for GVHD to help rid of her leukemia
Leukemia and diabetes are not a great combination. Been a rough fifth week here at The Hotel…
Leukemia and cancer are not for sissies. Sometimes you can find strength in what previously made you squeamish
It’s not pretty. It’s cancer. It sucks…
An update and prognosis on my wife Jennifer Aparicio and our GiveASpit journey for leukemia awareness
Apparently, one miracle wasn’t enough for the most beautiful girl in the world. Now, my amazing wife Jennifer will try
Today, while on her usual visit at the hospital, my wife got a massive surprise. Jennifer Ford Aparicio (aka #JennStrong)
