Nestor thanks one his favorite miracle people, Michele Bresnick Walsh and There Goes My Hero, for helping #JennStrong through her leukemia battles. Quite a story here in this friendship over the last decade.
Nestor thanks one his favorite miracle people, Michele Bresnick Walsh and There Goes My Hero, for helping #JennStrong through her leukemia battles. Quite a story here in this friendship over the last decade.
In the aftermath of Jennifer Aparicio’s miraculous survival following a second bone marrow transplant, we were inspired to do a second “Night of Heroes” after leukemia survivor Chuck Pagano came back to Baltimore in 2015 to raise money and awareness for There Goes My Hero and the power of swabbing to save lives. If you missed one of the great nights in Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh sports partnerships in May 2016, you can relive it by watching three Super Bowl winning head coaches on one stage for a great cause. This was also the last public appearance of former Ravens president David Modell, who had some very important words, as did Super Bowl XXXV champion James Trapp, who also survived leukemia. A powerful evening.
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.
Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad’s in Abingdon to discuss saving lives
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery is bringing together good friends for the season. Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad’s in Abingdon to discuss saving the lives of blood cancer patients and the incredible work of There Goes My Hero
Erik Sauer and Jenn Aparicio discuss role of There Goes My Hero is saving lives of leukemia patients
Beth Rheingold of Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce tells Nestor about Miles That Matter 5K on Nov 14th
Dust off those sneakers and help families effected by blood cancer. Beth Rheingold of Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce tells Nestor about Miles That Matter 5K on Nov 14th in Pikesville.
Burton Daniel didn’t fully know what he was signing up for when he gave a swab to There Goes My Hero a few years. Then, the call came to save a life and he answered it…
The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor’s parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal…
Don Mohler asks Nestor to discuss 29 years of sports radio and life on the air for Baltimore fans. The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor’s parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal…
Our annual #PuckLeukemia night with Nestor’s Baltimore Skipjacks reunion with Barry Trotz is sponsored by Freedmont Mortgage, Cole Roofing and the Maryland Jockey Club.
Dundalk lost a legend. I lost my Mom. This is the story of the cute little old lady in the backseat…
I’ve been hearing about heroes in sports since approximately 1973. I’ve been writing and talking about sports since 1984 and
After the Super Bowl MVP limped off the field in 2015, we talked about the long road to getting back on the field and trying to be better than ever.
Join WNST with Brian Billick, John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin as we honor James Trapp, Ma’ake and Chris Kemoeatu for “A Night of Heroes: Champions and Survivors” on May 19th in Baltimore. All Ravens and Steelers fans invited!
We’re planning a celebration and fundraiser for leukemia warriors and There Goes My Hero on May 19th. Please hold the date!!!
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…
You might’ve heard WNST is making some major changes. Hope you follow us on our continuing journey…
Today, while on her usual visit at the hospital, my wife got a massive surprise. Jennifer Ford Aparicio (aka #JennStrong)
Thanks for all of the #JennStrong love and support! Here’s some new info…
Need a spring haircut? Here’s how you can donate and help us fight leukemia…
