My New Life Fighting Amyloidosis

In April of 2017, I was diagnosed with Amyloidosis, a rare and deadly bone marrow disorder that causes a buildup of abnormal protein in vital organs, eventually leading to organ failure. I successfully underwent treatment at the Mayo Clinic, and thanks in large part to my early diagnosis, I achieved complete remission.

This past year I devoted my time largely to Mackenzie’s Mission and the work of the Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau. Outside of the foundation, I work as a clinical technician at a local hospital, gaining valuable hands-on patient experience. Happily, I have been accepted into the Physician Assistant program at Northeastern University, and I can’t wait to return to my alma mater and Boston in the fall of 2022. In spite of COVID, I was able to spend a week in Iceland, taking in their breathtaking landscape and beautiful country. As for my disease, I am on a regimen that keeps my disease under control, and I continue to feel great.

Importantly, as a result of my experience and my desire to give back, I founded Mackenzie’s Mission to make a difference in the fight against Amyloidosis. I invite you to sign up and follow my journey.