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  • Hagerstown, Maryland
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March 20
Hi, today I am celebrating my 15 year Transplant anniversary! I had a kidney/pancreas transplant on March 20th, 1995.
March 20
Mike B. and Holly Werlein (Holdol) are now friends
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Profile Information

What is your city / state and country of residence?
Hagerstown, Maryland United States
How are you touched by transplantation?
I am a Recipient
If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?
Kidney, Pancreas
Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
I am greatful to God, the doctor's, and staff at the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, MD. But most of all my deceased donor Kelly from Washington state. She gave me, and many others the gift of life. She will always be my angel, and hero.
If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?
Deceased Donor
If you are a recipient, when did you have your transplant(s)?
March 20, 1995
What is your principal transplant med(s)?
Cyclosporine, Cellcept.
What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
University of Maryland Medical Systems. Dr. Bartlett, Dr. Switzer, Dr. Weir, and Dr. Light. Baltimore, MD. United States.
What do you do for a living?
I am retired from a government job. I currently own my own small D.J. business, volunteer and public speak at local and area hospitals, and support groups.
About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
I am a 14 year kidney/pancreas transplant patient. My life has changed so much since my transplant. Within 3 months of my transplant I was back to work, back to the gym, enjoying getting back to a pretty normal routine life , and raising my son who is now 22 years old, and doing quite well on his own.
I researched my donor through my transplant coordinator. In my first letter, which I had been working on since my transplant. I wrote to whomever it may concern. How this person saved my life, and if there was any way to put into words how I could ever thank them. I word profit from making up the;"Perfect Word". I also said in the letter how sick I was, and how dailysis treatments were taking a toll on my body, and now I can look at life differently since my transplant, and how much better I feel, and can finally see tommorrow. I also said in the letter, how I can now hopefully look forward to watching my son graduate, and walk across the stage. Something I really couldn't really invision before. In the letter, I stated how I would like to meet, correspond, or phone to give my thanks. I also stated to take their time, and I respected the time to heel and griving process. After about a year, I recieved a letter from a women who said she was contacted, and told her daughter save a life, and the recipient wanted to correspond with her. The ladies name was Sandra, and she was from Washington state. She had a daughter Kelly who died of a brain aneurism and was an organ donor. She was only 27 year old, and had a 1 year old daughter named Cassandra at the time of her death. Sandra said she had lost her husband, Kelly's dad about a year before Kelly's death. So she had been through so much, and that she was sorry it took so long to correspond with me. We kept in touch with letters over the years, until she moved to Oregon about 4 years ago. I am still hoping to hear from her again someday? Their whole family are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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What is your relationship status?
Single
Entertainment: What is Your Favorite Type of Music, Bands, Movies, Art, Books, etc.?
Working out, movies, the beach. Spending time with family and friends. I enjoy classsic rock, and pretty much all music with the exception of rap. Sorry! Early 80's, AC/DC, Rush, Led Zepplin.
What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
All your bad days should be good. All your good days GREAT !!! Life is a never ending hurdle race. Sometimes you find yourself in the lead, sometimes in the middle of the pack, and somedays at the end. Sometimes you fall over a hurdle, but pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and get back running to get to the front again.

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14 years today!!!......................

Today I am celebrating my 14 year transplant anniversary! My life has been GOOD, but God has been GREAT to me. I have put my life in his hands, and he has guided me through sooooo much.I think of all the wonderful family, friends, people, and professionals. Who have made these past 14 years, and my second chance at life beautiful, and worth while.
I still think of my donor Kelly who has passed. Her family, Sandra her mother, and her daughter Cassandra who is about 15 now. My gradatude, thoughts,… Continue

Posted on March 20, 2009 at 9:30am — 8 Comments

Mike B.

Taking advantage of this unusual warm weather..............

With this unusual warm weather here in Western Maryland this week. With tempatures in the 70's, I was able to get out early, and get some track work in. I also got some throwing, and jumping in at the local high school. But it's March, and the cold and wind is on it's way the rest of the week and the weekend. Hopefully, this will help me with my performance this August at the World Transplant games? Have a great and safe day! Mike

Posted on March 11, 2009 at 7:48pm —

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At 10:01am on May 28, 2010, Cristina Cagliari said…

At 9:00am on May 27, 2010, Catherine (Cathy) said…

At 12:06am on May 27, 2010, Karen Weddick said…
Hi Mike:
At 1:38pm on March 20, 2010, M.Arshad Minhas said…
Dear Mike

Congrats man, may u live long and healthy life i m just behind u with my 14th year kidney transplant on oct 9, 1996.

Take good care of u

Arshad
At 11:25pm on March 18, 2010, Holly Werlein (Holdol) said…
Mike, I love your quote! So glad that all is continuing to go well for you :) Life is truly a blessing! Are you coming to the games in Madison this year?
At 11:28pm on January 17, 2010, Mike Lane said…
Hey Mike,
Just wondering how you have been since our journey to OZ? I hope everything is going well for you. Hope to see you in Madison.
At 5:45pm on December 08, 2009, Mike B. added a gift to their profile…
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At 5:44pm on August 27, 2009, Candie said…
Hey Mike! Hope your doing well. Was just thinking about you....have a wonderful day!
At 8:22am on August 19, 2009, Raenotta said…
God blessed me with a friend like you Pictures, Images and Photos
At 8:21am on August 19, 2009, Raenotta said…
Never forget just how special you are Pictures, Images and Photos

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