Have you registered yet?
A little bug brought Craig back in to the hospital for the first time since his transplant in September, but as luck would have it, he was released after the weekend with no sign of fever. Still going strong!
In even more exciting news, Craig will be hosting an online marrow donor drive for the next couple of months and we want your help!****Even if you already registered, please forward this info to any of your friends and family who might consider this.****
Becoming a registered marrow donor is easy and painless. It means YOU could be the one to save the life of someone for whom a stem cell transplant depends on finding a matched donor. And for a limited time, it’s FREE! Check out the process below:
1. Go to marrow.org and click “Join the Registry”
2. Answer a few minutes of questions about yourself.
3. When prompted, enter promo code craig210. The usual $52 fee is waived.
4. A test kit will arrive in your mail. Follow the directions to swab your cheeks with Q-tip-like thingys. NO NEEDLES, folks!
5. Pop that kit back in the mail. In a couple of weeks, you will be officially registered for life. You may or may not ever be called, but you are a HERO, nonetheless. And you won’t have had to leave the house!
*And if you are worried marrow will be painfully extracted from your back while you are wide awake, like Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy or Will Smith in Seven Pounds, then you really should check out Myths Vs. Facts, because that is NOT HOW IT WORKS! In almost all cases, surgery is not necessary, and donating marrow (stem cells) is like donating blood.*
Please pass it on! You could be someone’s ONLY match in the world, like this guy:
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Was so great to visit with you last month Craig and Kat. Love the picture updates on your web site here, thanks!
So happy for you Craig, you look fabulous!!!! (my signature word!) haha
Love to ALL the Brandmeier’s!
Hugs Brenda and Family
WOW, this video is something, made me cry.
Come on everyone get the word out and get on the donor list. Thank you Thank you, Judy
Hi Craig – More than 100 days now, so you can stop counting! Congratulations on your determination to beat the darned disease, and give everyone who knows you a big dose of belief in the will to succeed. Fantastic.
Craig,
100+ days!!! This is wonderful, amazing, fantastic, magnificent, superb, great, awesome, splendid, glorious, outstanding, remarkable, marvelous!!
Have a wonderful time in Southern California.
Yea! Actually 101 days and counting!!!!!
Dear Craig and Kat
100 DAYS! 100 DAYS! Whoo-whee! As I’m writing this your plane is probably landing. What a great way to start the new year and a new decade! See you Saturday!
Dear Craig and Kat
Congratulations! 100 days! You are both so awesome! You are in our prayers each and every day! We will come and see you soon, Please come down to Eugene and see us. We all love you both! Like Mike, everytime I have gone to write a message, I’ve read others and “broken” down. Come see us, we love you, one awesome day at a time. I am 21 years clear, you can do it too Craig! luv ya luv ya – you are an inspiration to us all and to the staff here at my clinic!
Your family in Eugene
Congratulations! I am thrilled for you! Enjoy your time in CA.
Congrats Craig! Our prayers have been answered and we are so happy for you and Kat. Hope to see you soon. The Howey’s
Craig, We are so happy that you continue to be blessed with a positive outcome to this great challenge!!!!You will continue to be in our prayers for good health and a wonderful life.
All our love, Carrie and Greg
I know it has been a lot of work, but you made it Craig. Continue taking care of yourself and know you are loved. Hugs, Sandra
THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE! HAPPY 100TH DAY TO ALL OF US. THANK YOU GOD FOR LISTING TO ALL THE PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALL, JUDY & BRAD
Congratulations Craig!!!! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Enjoy your visit with ALL your family and friends! So glad you are feeling good! You deserve it!
Hugs The Langill Family
PS Enjoy Tutor & Spunkys, we love there sandwiches! yum…
Craig,
Craig, Remember your part of the deal. You said when you visit Dana Point, you and your wife would come to Tutor and Spunky’s and have lunch with us and on us. We want to celebrate with you. Your bravery was our number one inspirational story of 2009.
So, drag Mom and Dad over to Tutor’s and enjoy a bite to eat on the house.
Tom and Greta
Yippity Do Dah 100 DAYS!!!
Super wonderful — I just had to wait up til midnight to celebrate!!! Best news 2009/2010
Can’t wait til you two get here!!! This is truly a miracle!!!
You know this is GREAT and makes us all so HAPPY!!!
See you later today!!!
BIG HUGS
Bon-Bon
100 days = SWEET!! Congrats, Craig.
Craig! Congratulations 100 days! That is amazing! You are one of the strongest people I know. Happy New Year to you and Kat.
Aloha, Bruddah & Sista!! Happy New Year, 2110 yes, gonna be an awesome year for all, lots of growth, new awarenesses, lots of love!!
Love Fred
Dear Craig & Kat,
What fabulous news to end the year 2009. Want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year and all the best for 2010.
Love,
Auntie Linda & Uncle Philip
Happy Happy New Year! I hope 2010 is an awesome year for you both! Dana Point can’t wait for your visit next month (and Judy can’t wait to have all her babies and grandbabies together under one roof – hers!)
Hey craiggers!! we were so happy to see you the other day! i can’t wait to do that dinner with you! You are the strongest and most caring man I have ever met. god bless you! love ya craig and kat
Your strength is like no other.
What a joy to read your post! Can’t tell you how happy I am for you & Kat. You are a prayer answered! God richly bless & keep you always. Ours has been a very difficult year, also & I look forward to 2010, too. Love, Liana
Yay! We’re so happy for you! Merry Christmas!!! Paul, Carol & Will
u 2 r amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! happy holidays 2 u both. hope i get to see ya when you’re here.
Craig and Kat,
What a wonderful update during the holiday season! We wish you a merry merry christmas and happy new year!!
love,
Adrian and Karen
Hey, Merry Christmas!! Craig and Kat, such great news to hear the big spirit regaining form. We wish you the best 2010. Lots of love. The great news is the best gift of the season.
Pete K (in Irvine)
Craig & Kat
Merry Marry Christmas!!! This year will be the best — Dana Point is awaiting your cancer free return!!! Can’t wait for your visit!!!
Everyone is so proud of you!!!
We Love You Guys!!!
Big Hugs
Bonnie
Thanks for such a great update. May God bless you and your beautiful family, and all the best for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Love,auntie Lillian
Dude, way to go! We have been thinking of you and your family almost everyday over the past year and so far or prayers are being answered! Be patient and stay well.
We love you all!
Happy Holidays,
The Howey’s
Cancer-free are among the most beautiful words in the human language. I am so glad that 2010 will be nothing like 2008 or 2009 for you and your family. Have a wonderful Christmas and an invigorating new year full of life, renewal, and much love from your friends and family.
So glad to hear all the positive news! We want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the coming New Year! Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you!
Craig, I’ve been thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. You looked so good the day we saw you in clinic. I hope you continue to do great and feel better each day.
Missing you Craig Kat and Gary Love Dad
Happy Holiday’s guys! I hope you are doing well Craig!
Take Care..
The Langill Family
How exciting you are comin to the OC! I hope I can visit with you guys while you are here. So glad to hear you are feeling good and everything is coming along well. John made a Tur-duck-en for Thanksgiving dinner and it was delicious!!! He is such a good cook!
Take care and know we think of you often!!
Love The Langill’s
I still pray for you everyday, praying complete remission! I had to come and check on line how you are doing, so I can thank God for hearing our prayers! Great news I am reading about you and so God we give you all the glory and all the credit for Craig’s Progress!
Love, Gail
I’m wondering if Craig and Kat are up to being alone for a few days during Christmas!!! Sounds like a good time to me!!!
We can’t wait for you both to come to the OC for a short visit!!! During that time it will officially be CraigOCKatFUN!!!
Love ‘N’ Hugs
Bon-Bon
Just wanted to wish everyone a Very Very Happy Thanksgiving, The Brandmeier’s have so much to be Thankful for. Again We Thank all of you for supporting us,We could not have gotten through this year without all of your Prayers and Love. We are truly Blessed. Take Care, Love Craigs Mom and Dad
You are amazing! We are so happy
Dear Craig,
I am so happy to hear that the bone marrow transplant has been working! You have the most wonderful parents and so many people who care about you. Keep getting better and keep taking good care of yourself. I’ll keep on praying.
Katie Nutt (from Jostens)
Hey Craig, just wanted to say hello from California. Hope all is going well
take care,
The Langill Family
Craig, Fantastic news to hear. Am so happy for you. Take good care as I know you are. Special thoughts your way and hugs, Terry (friend of Brad/Judy)
Like Bonnie said, what a way to start the week!! Yay for Rick being such a great donor and yay for Craig being such a great host!
YEAH FOR RICKS MARROW!!! WONDERFUL NEWS!!! WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START THE WEEK!!!
100% DONOR MARROW — RICK IS THE BOMB!!!
LOVE ‘N’ HUGS
BONNIE
I agree with Georgia, this is the best Christmas present ever! Reading your update has started my day. Congratulations on being cancer free!
I have your picture from the flyer that was hung around town in my prayer journal and pray for you every morning. Thanks for the updates so I know how to specifically continue to pray. I am praising God for your progress and know that He is carrying you along as you depend on Him.
Lots of Love,
Bill and Gail Campbell
We will be looking forward to meeting you when you are well enough to travel.
Love,
Auntie Linda and Uncle Terry
Fabulous news! So happy for you and all the Brandmeier family! Everyone here says hi and they are so glad that you are doing well. Know we are thinking of you daily, and send our love and well wishes Craig. Take care and stay well!!!
Hugs…………
This news is just fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! Your full recovery and good health is the best Christmas and New Year’s gift anybody could ask for! Sending lots of prayers and smiles your way!
Oh Craig, this is the most wonderful news!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
I just saw your FB post!!!!!! Amazing! I have goose bumps.
Kat is truly one of the most amazing person’s I know. And an amazing wife, very true. She has compassion where people lack and forgiveness and love in abundance. I feel blessed to have her as my sister in life.
But you Craig, you make her smile! You make her alive. You treat her with love and respect that she deserves. You have given her what she yearned for. You are her world. When she looks at you, she has a fondness in her eyes that I haven’t seen before.
You two are an icon for healthy relationships, love, companionship and understanding. I love you both dearly and everyday I pray for you. I miss you guys.
<3 <3 <3
YIPPITY YIPPITY YIPPITY
Just heard from Grandma Judy no booger cells in the marrow!!! What a wonderful day!!!
Hugs Hugs Hugs
Hey Craig and Kat
I know you are feeling kind of yucky but I shope you enjoy your weekend together!!! Hug each other for me!!!
Lots ‘O’ Love
Bon-Bon
So good to hear from you Craig. Glad things are going well on the road to recovery. Take it easy and let your body heal.
Happy Halloween!!!!!
Love the Langill’s
i’m so glad to know that you are home and i hope you are doing better every day. you are in my thoughts always and i love you and your family so much. keep fighting craig
kyle
How wonderful to hear that you are now at home:) Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
Nothin’ better than being home with the ones you love.
Keep on rockin’, guys.
Welcome home brother! What a miracle. We love you!
Good to hear guys. Much love.
Craig,
Such good news to hear that you get to go home. Take good care.
Sending you and Kat strength and love.
Yah Craig!!!!
So glad to hear the wonderful news!!!!
Take care…
The Langill Family
Craig & Katrina
So wonderful to hear that you have gone home.
Love,
Auntie Linda
Craig and Kat, I am so happy to see that things are going so well in the long run after the hurdles. God is so good! David is starting his 5 day treatment today. He is 4 weeks off 1 week on with chemo. That’s his treatment indefinetly. Still in remission though! You’re going to have the best holidays ever. Stay tough and well. I’ll keep up my end of the prayers, please keep us in yours occassionally. Jody
Great news this October 17th, 2009, that your brother’s marrow is really ‘kicking in’…Praise the Lord.
Great news Craig!! Thanks for keeping us in the loop Kat.
Craig, Kat & Brandmeier Family,
Sending good vibes all the way from the East Coast.
Live Strong~
The Sherwood Family
Look out Dr G the Brandmeier force is taking over!!! Run Craig!!!! You are the BOMB!!!
Kudos to Kat the Brandmeier clan is so very lucky to have you!!!
Love ‘N’ Hugs
Bon-Bon
we are so happy to hear the good news. still sending lots of love and prayers your way!! Love you guys!!
Checking in…keeping our thoughts and prayers going for you all!
Hey Craig
Checkin in on you! Glad to hear things are going well, hope you are not in to much pain! Will be nice to have most of the family up there in a couple days. Happy Birthday to Ricky today! You are the best brother anyone could have….
Take care and keep strong!!!
Love The Langill Family
Craig, we are a longtime Dana Point family, and heard about you. Our son Taylor who is 14 had a BMT in 2006. He is just started Dana Hills HS.
These days waiting to engraft are no picnic as you well know. Stay tough.
I have heard great things about you and your fighting spirit! That is what I know helped our son Taylor. We will send some things up with your Pops this week. Remision the video game is proven to help, and my wife made some vizualiztion tapes to help engage every cell in your body. We are holding you and your family in our prayers, you are an inspiration. With Love, The Carol Family
I heard that the chest pains have come back. I hope that the doctors can take that pain away from you fast! I love you and we are thinking about you! Stay Strong Craig!!!
Craig & Kat, You are always on my mind.I keep you both close to my heart & always in my prayers! Keep fighting the good fight, Craig, soooo many people are fighting with you. My love, Liana (Tina DuBow’s mom)
Thanks again for the update! They mean so much for us.Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. We think about you every time we pass the house in Dana Point (several times a day).
Keep up the good work, Love, Ben and Eugenia
You are all in my prayers. Every Sunday we are given an opportunity during the prayers to ask for our own intentions. Craig’s name is right at the top of my list. (Regina has died, as was expected, so Craig is now at the top of the list.) Please know that God continues to hold you all in God’s loving arms and is heartbroken at what you are all going through.
Peace be with you.
Love, Katrina
Fight Fight Fight! I love Tina’s remark. The way we all feel. You are getting thru this battle and pretty soon, the worst will be over. We are thinking about you, talking to friends about you and many many supporters praying for Craig, Kat and the entire Brandmeir Family.
Fight, Fight, Fight!!! How easy it sounds, I can’t begin to imagine…..JUST KNOW OF ALL THE PEOPLE FIGHTING WITH YOU…. WE are all with you CRAIG!… AND BELIEVE in YOU! We want to share your Story.. and we will. What an Incredible Honor! A strong young man with an amazing family fighting the toughest of fights! YOU can do it!!! God Bless Kat and Craigs family. Each and every one of you………. Tina DuBow (Michele’s friend)
WAY TO KICK CANCER’S ASS!
You got it the bag-
Craig,
I have read about the progress over the last 2 weeks while I have been gone. Man you are a strong young man. Keep up the battle man and I’ll keep praying for you. I hope that one day we can meet and share a steak and a cup of ( shall I say it) a cup of coffee.
Dave…BGG Performance.
Wanted to say hi and let you know we are thinking of you and Kat. Stay strong and keep fighting Craig, you have so many wonderful people
behind you in this fight. I look forward to the next update.
Take care, Love The Langill Family
I’m praying extremely hard that his pain will go away and gets stronger and stronger to fight thru this battle.
Dear Craig & Kat,
There are innumerable people praying for you right now. One day at a time, one day at a time. I’m praying that God holds you very gently in His hands through this difficulty. Sending you angels from Dana Point.
I pray everyday for you with picture in hand, especially now, that God will restore your health, and help you to persevere and endure all of this, coming out on the other side more and more in the image of Jesus Christ! I am praising Him in advance for all He is doing in your life.
Love, Gail Campbell
Craig, you are such a fighter & you have so much support behind you! We know you are going to beat this! You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers everyday. Keep fighting & get well soon!
Love, Sommar, Lance & Cash
So proud of you Craig. Stay strong, I know you will beat this. You and the whole Brandmeier Family have been in my thoughts and prayers the last few days even more than usual. Ricky, you are amazing and selfless and I think you are an inspiration. God bless you all.
Craig & Kat, You have been in my thoughts all day. Stay strong and carry on! Together you are strong enough to beat this! Best wishes!
~ Leslie Z!
(Kat’s friend from Pottery Barn)
Thank you so much for the Sept. 29th update!!
Very hard to read without getting emotional.
We are with the entire Bradmeier family. You are ALL heroes. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
every day.
PS, we’re looking out for the house Judy and Brad.
Thinking of you ALL today. Thanks for the update Kat, keep em coming.
We send our love and best wishes as always. Take care and keep up the fight.
Love and hugs,
The Langill Family
I’ve been thinking about Craig and all of you all day! It brings tears to my eyes that your transplant has finally happened! My thoughts will continue to be with you as time goes forward.
Hey Brothers!!
Today is the day we have all been waiting for and dreading at the same time. I am very optimistic that everything is going to be ok. It’s in God’s hands and there are no better hands to leave it in. It’s going to me a tough road but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I can see it. Thinking of you all…
WE WILL BEAT THIS…
Michele
Keeping you all in my prayers… May God Bless you all especially Ricky & Craig.
Regards,
Christine Tovar
(Michele Brandmeier’s Colleague)
All the best for this great procedure. Keep praying for you guys.
Love, auntie Lillian
Thinking of you guys today! Good thoughts and much love.
Praying and constantly thinking of you as you go through your procedure.
Auntie Linda
Thinking about you with all great hopes for a full recovery.
Auntie Linda and Uncle Terry Sontag
Hi Craig and Kat,
We really wish we could be with all of you! I am sure this procedure will go well and I expect a personal tour of Portland when you recover!
We love you and you are all in our prayers!
The Howey’s
Rediation day is here… this is all happening so fast. Craig, you are truly an inspiration and I look up to your courage and strength through this whole process.I know we don’t tell you enough but we love you so very much. You have all the support in the world!!
Ricky, thank you for doing what you are doing. You are giving Craig a second chance at life, there is no bigger gift.
We love you all so very much and only wish we could be there to hold your hand…
Michele
Praying for you Brandmeiers!!!!!!!
My good friend has just gone through this…he is doing wonderfully…back to his normal healthy he-man self!! I know you will get there…the autologous transplants are a medical miracle.
Sending cancer punching thoughts and another year supply of big league chew your way!
(jk on the second part) =p
kick its butt, craig!
I am praying for each and every step in this process. Very soon you will be celebrating with your lovely family when you go home again next month.
Love, auntie Lillian
Hey Craig & Kat,
Hope they are treating well in the hospital and all is going as planned.
Hi to Ricky! You all take care and please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for the Brandmeier family!
Much love, The Langill Family
Hey Guys!!
Just thinking about you both and hope that they are taking great care of you in the hospital. I wish that we could be there. We booked Mike a flight to come up there October 16-19. Brooke keeps asking about her Uncles and Aunt and of course “that one”. We love you and stay strong!!
Love you – Michele
Dear Craig and ALL of the family, Know that you
are loved and we are praying for you. Brad and Judy please let us know if you need anything.
Love Ben and Eugenia.
Hi Brandemeirs! Just want to let you know you are all in our prayers. I’m picturing everyone, especially Craig and Ricky, in golden healing light as this process unfolds. Bless each and every one of you!!!
All our love, Carrie and Greg Devine
Just wanted to say We had a wonderful Family reunion in Portland this week-end with all the Brandmeier boys, wifes and Granddaughter Brooke. We played games, watched movies, played at the park, went out to eat, again and again. Cooked alittle too. We laughed alot. What a wonderful family we have. Thanks for all your comments and please keep them coming. Much Love to all, Judy & Brad
Hey Craig and Kat!
It was so great to see you both this weekend! I know there is a long road ahead but I know that with all the prayers and love, we will get though this together! Craig stay strong though this, we all need you. I can’t imagine what the next two weeks are going to be for you and Ricky. I’m sure you are scared and that’s ok to be. We are here as a family and we can get through anything… ANYTHING. Kat, I’m here if you want to talk. We love you so very much and can’t wait to play some Farkle or frisbie golf soon. Your in our thoughts and prayers, with all the love in the world-Michele
THinking of you all! Keep us posted on your progress!
Take care…
Love the Langill’s
lots of prayers for you and your whole family on this upcoming procedure
Lots of prayers headed your way for the entire Brandmeier family! We will be waiting for the good news to poor in!! xoxo, Rick and Jill Townsend
Hey Brother!!
Hey Craig & Kat,
Just a note to say hello and keep strong for the transplant. Hope you are able to enjoy all your visitors, wish we were one of them. Take care and always remember we love ya guys!!!
Take care,
The Langill’s
We are Mike and Cindy Hoverson, we worked with your dad before he was the owner of Beacon Printing. We just want you to know that we are praying for you and you are in our thoughts. When we first heard about this…we began to pray. Not only for healing, but also for the procedures you are undergoing and have undergone already. We are also praying for your family. Healing, comfort, and peace in the name of Jesus Christ…Amen.
Craig,
I’ve known you since you were quite small. Your parents have always been very dear to me and my family. I used to work with your dad at Beacon Printing. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Can’t believe how great you look ! It must have been a fun time with your parents and uncle and aunt there to visit. And brother ! So glad they have set a date, and we’ll be praying extra time (instead of 24-7, more like 30-10 !). Love, Judy and Wayne
Craig and Kat
We are definitely coming to Portland for the week of your transplant. Tonight we will pick the date and let you know. If there is no room at your place, we will find a room on our own.
Can’t wait to see you guys again.
Love as Always,
Mom
Craig I love you
thinking of you guys. happy wednesday”>)
Thinking positive thoughts for you in Dana Point!
Hi Craig & Kat, You are still at the top of my prayer list. I beieve in miracles & am praying for one for YOU! Keep up the brave fight. God holds you in the palm of his hand. Liana
Much love! Thinking of you
J
Hey Craig…Glad to hear the great news about the transplant date. Brenda and I are still praying for you….and as I said before, she works on the transplant floor ( Stem cell) at Childrens hospital and I have seen great things happen there. I wish you the best of luck. Stay tough and keep your chin up. HUUUAH!
Dave/Brenda Lewis
Hey Craig
Well Tyler graduated UTI today!!! YAY!!! We went to the graduation and it was very nice. He is a Certified Auto Technician!!!! I will send a picture soon. Hope you are feeling great today!!!
Take care, Love The Whole Langill Family
OK a little set back, still trusting God is in control and He knows, He cares, He is able and He is willing.
Love, Gail
Kat and Craig,
I was so sorry to hear the news the other day…you both are always in my thoughts and prayers. And I am going to find some big league chewing gum for ya Craig!
Taryn
sorry that you have had setback news. at least its nice to know specifically what to pray about for you. not sure why things dont go in a straight line, but with time we seem to always find out why. keep up all your positive attitudes during this time, im sure that is something that will make you stronger each day. you are teaching all of us to appreciate being in the daily moment with friends, family, and those around us. Thanks Craig for sharing Kat with us for a few days, it made me very happy to have her so close to my heart! Take care of each other. Love, Auntie Dawn
Our prayers are with you all from the east coast.
Oh WOW ! This must be such a blow, and so discouraging. You must just want to get the transplant overwith, so you can begin recovering. Hang in there, we are all praying !
We certainly have been thinking of you all & praying especially for Craig. The prayers of us Episcopalians are OK, right? (jk!)
You are brave, wonderful people & we want you all to find peace & Craig to enjoy good health.
Love & best wishes, Pam & Russell
Hi Craig & Kat,
I’m one of Judy’s 200 best friends in Dana Point (seriously, one of the dominos/chamber group). It’s time to call out the militant angels – you know, the ones with the swords and sledgehammers. Kaboom! Bam! Zowee! No more infection, no more cancer! Only good health from now on! Hang in there!
Craig and Kat, we have you in our thoughts and prayers constantly. It’s always painful to hear about someone that you love so dearly is hurting. Our love goes out to you both.
Kathi and Gary
I received your mom’s email yesterday, Craig. I can’t even imagine how difficult this ordeal is for you, but I want you to know that you’re an inspiration for all of us. Your courage and your spirit are an example that helps us cope with our own lesser problems.
Hi Craig,
I’m a friend of Jennifer Brown’s. I want you to know you and Kat are in my thoughts. There are a bunch of us over here in Tennessee frequently lifting you, Kat, your family and the medical staff up in prayer and positive thought.
May each day bring you renewed strength, peace and positive spirit.
Sincerely,
Melody
Craig,
We just heard from your Mom that because of the infection earlier in july it took a toll on your heart and is now keeping your heart from working at full capacity. This must feel like a terrible set back. Don’t let this get you down. Keep believing that all will be OK. Once the doctor has that taken care of you’re on your way to transplant and recovery. Stay strong in your belief that you will see yourself through all of this and one day it will be like a bad dream.
Our prayers are with you.
Craig,
Judy and Brad do all of our printing for Tutor and Spunky’s Deli. They represent what makes Dana Point a great place to live, friendly and warm friends. A great city in which to do business.
We will make you a deal: Just focus on getting better on your end of things, and when you’re ready, we’ll host a lunch for you and Kat at the best deli in Dana Point. We’ll include your friends and family members. And remember, on our front door the sign reads, “This is not a good place for a diet.” So, we’ll help you get some of those pounds back. You are in our thoughts, good buddy.
The staff at Tutor and Spunky’s
Best of luck to you. I am been on the bone marrow donor program for years. Had the call twice and my heart went nuts with anticipation. For both calls I was not the finalist, but would have given gratefully. Be strong!
Hi Craig & Kat!
So glad to hear the good news from your mom… we think of you both daily and know you will beat this. Stay strong and when you are feeling weak, look up and the strength will find you.
Well how is that bubble gum tasting? haha I thought the last entry was very cute, I love the title. I hear you are going to have some visitors, I wish you all good times together. Take care of yourself and keep strong!!!!
Fight!!!!!!
Know we care and love ya both
The Langill’s
Craig and Kat we are so proud of you both. Keep strong. The prayers are coming in everyday from all over the world, there are so many people pulling for you. We are so blessed with all the support. YOU WILL BEAT THIS! We Love you so very much.
Great news Craig and Kat!
I am sure all your tests will come back good. Keep on eating and gaining your strength. We wish you well and keep chewin…
Love the Langill’s
Thanks for the good news. I’ll just keep on praying for more good news while you keep on putting on more pounds.
Love,auntie Lillian
God is listening, great news….
Good news!!! Way to go and keep on putting those pounds on!
Love,
Auntie Linda
=D That’s great news! Yeah for zero leukemia and porking it up!
CRAIG! miss hearing your voice bud. Not that ive been around at all, new job + moving = no time to deal with those kids. Hope your doing well!!
-ryan (hellz…lol)
Craig & Kat…..Marla here…..you pal Sara’s friend. I just wanted to send some Smiles your way and let you know that I was thinking of you both. I figure stength in numbers even if you don’t know all the numbers!
Love,
Mar
Good thoughts from Leah all day long- praying for clear bone marrow!
I am so happy to hear that you went home and getting stronger everyday. Thinking and praying for you both everyday.
Love,
Auntie Linda
So glad to hear that Craig is feeling stronger. I will be sharing your journey next week at my Regional Recruitment Meeting. Sending you strength, love and hope.
Shelley Baker
So glad to hear Craig is getting stronger.
We keep up with your updates and pray regularly for you and family. Love,
Ben and Eugenia Cruz
Hi Craig and Kat!
We’ve never met, but I’ve been there with you, through Gary, since day 1. (Thank you for letting me borrow him, by the way) I just want to let you know that you have always been in my thoughts and my heart. You have such a great family who love and support you. You truly are a great character of strength, courage and resilience in the face of adversity. That is why you are going to beat this! Take care and hope you’re back at home already, watching Lost. =p
i miss you craig!
i hope you’re still beastin everything!
i’m praying for you!
love you!
Get stonger brother! Your big brother is heading your way. We love you!
What great news! We’re praying and thinking good thoughts for you all, Love Steve and Terri
Craig,
We are pushing for you!!!!Glad to hear you are doing better! Lots of love to you and Kat:)
Hey u 2,
Thanks for sharing the good news. Welcome back Craig. Stay strong”>)
So glad to hear you are doing better Craig! You sure have a great support system around you and that is great! Keep up the fight and I hope that next time I check in on you guys you are resting at home!!!!
Take Care… Love The Langills
Dear Kat and Craig,
So happy to read this good news. I’m sure you will feel better and better each day when you get back to more nuitritions and feel the happiness of your loved ones around you after these 20 days. May God bless you all !
Love,auntie Lillian
I was so happy to hear from you and read your update. I know that Craig will be stronger each day now, and looking forward to the big day in September. I can’t wait to see the show, keep us updated on when it will air. Of course, you know you’re already a star in our eyes. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Just wanted you to know I will be honoring Craig at the my drives this weekend. I am partnering with the Hurley US Open Surfing Championship in Huntington Beach. Be The Match will be there alongside Living The Dream Foundation and CHOC. The drive is from 8-4pm July 23rd-July 26th. Keeping Craig in my prayers and sharing his story and journey at my drives. Hope things are getting better.
Shelley Baker
Be The Match
Well guys I know Mom and Dad are up there Im trying to help at the shop while there gone doing what I can, big shoes to fill. Just wanted to let you know how many people just stop by to see how everybody is I was so impressed lot of people praying for you plus all in my family!! Get better real soon
Hugs
Debby
Hey Craig and Kat,
Hang in there Craig, we are thinking of you! This will all get better very soon. Smile and keep up your spirits…
Love The Langill Family
Katrina & Craig,
Everything will be fine. I pray and think of you everyday.
Love
Auntie Linda
Dearest Kat & Craig, I rec’d your TY card today & was touched that with all you are going thru that you took the time to write. You don’t need to. I want you both to know that you continue to be on the top of my prayer list. I keep Craig close to my heart. My last job was a hospice nurse & I always felt so honored to be allowed to share in a very private part of someones life. Thank you for keeping all of us so well informed. My spirit struggles with yours & rejoices with your victories. Keep up the good fight, Craig. My love, Liana P.S. Do take care of yourself, Kat
Hi you 2,
Hang in there… everything is going to be fine, and that’s my final answer. I love you guys and can’t wait to see you.
Keep fighting Craig. You have the love and prayers of not only your dear family and friends but so many people you have never met. God bless you Kat and all who have been by Craig’s side through these trying times….
Hang in there Craig ! And you, too, Kat. You must get so frustrated ! We are all routing for you – AND praying ! ! Love, Judy and Wayne
Craig I just wanted to drop a line again and let you know we are thinking of you and praying for you. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon.
Dave and Brenda Lewis
thinking about you guys….. sending love and prayers. Let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do. I am off the whole month of August…
Love ya!!!!
Gosh you guys. I came to check on the statis and saw your message. Our family is praying for you all. Steve and Terri
Hi Kat and Craig, sorry about this MRSA thing ! but you are not alone, my prayers for you never been stopped. The surgery will be fine, and he will feel much better when antibiotic fights for him too. I know its a difficult journey, but you will get through all this.
Love,
auntie Lillian
Hey Craig and Kat! I finally found your site and got to catch up on everything that’s happening with you. Loved your wedding pictures, and you both look soooo happy. That day has been 43 years ago for us. I know you’re disappointed about waiting for the transplant but it’ll be here before you know and then– yahoo! On the way to living life cancer free! David went for his 5th start of 5 days of Vidaza. Hopefully, they’ll be able to become farther apart with time and lower cancer counts. Still no news of a match, but maybe that’s o.k. We’ll take it as it comes and put our faith in God and Doctor K (Kovacsovics) Best of luck and you and your family will be in our prayers. We’ll be looking forward to your messages, keep them coming.
Dear Craig and Kat. Just to let you know we are
praying for you both! Craig we are praying for a COMPLETE healing! Happy birthday and know you are loved.
Ben and Eugenia Cruz and family
Happy belated Birthday, Craig.
I just read about you in the Orange Co. Register and had chivers running down my back.
Our family just very recently went thru the identical ordeal. Our daughter had been diagnosed with AML and was treated at M.D.Anderson in Houston. Her brother who was a 50% match flew in from Austria to donate the bone marrow.
Have you considered a cord blood transplant?
We shall remember you in our prayers and wish for success. Keep up your good spirits and think very positive. Having your family with you will be a great comfort.
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
the Valencia family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG!!!!
I hope you enjoy your families visit! So good to read your story update, Know we are thinking of you and wish you well!!
Hugs The Langill Family
Saw your story in the OC Register online today and decided to post about Craig on my blog. You can view the post at http://www.unemployedreporter.com. I’m a former journalist and cancer survivor. I am praying for Craig and your family. My heart goes out to you.
The two of us along with our grandsons, Chase and Kaden, will be walking in support of you, July 10th-11th in the Forest Grove Relay for Life. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you well.
Craig,
My husband Rick and I were lucky to attend the drive last week and visit with your brothers and friends we knew. I had dinner with your sis inlaw Michele and friend Kristen Johnson last night along with a few other friends who were also able to join the registry that day. We all said how amazing your sweet family is and how wonderful it was to see such a great turn out. I’m sure you’re already aware, but there’s a world of people who love and care for you and are praying for you daily. I know you will beat this!!!!!
The Dana Point Donor Drive. WOW what a success. We signed up 210 people today. People showed up that have been a part of the Brandmeier’s lifes for years and people showed up that we didn’t even know. It was WONDERFUL. We thank you all and please keep praying for Craig and Kat, there is still a long road ahead but with all the love and support THEY WILL BEAT THIS. We are so very lucky to have the family and friends that we have. Take Care
Hi Craig,
I sent a card to the hospital last month and you may not have been there to
receive it! Oh well, I hope you are feeling well. Both Hockey and Basketball are on right now hope you are able to enjoy! Keep positive!!
Take care,
The Langill’s
Dear Craig and Kat,
thanks for such a great update. keep up your strong attitude. you will keep on winning winning. i will pray extra tonite for your good progress. also what a lovely brother you have besides you already have the most wonderful wife, lovely family and so many friends. may God bless you all !
auntie lillian
Dear Craig, You are at the top of my prayer list. Tina keeps me up to date about you. My 25 year old brother had leukemia,so your struggle is close to my heart. My love & prayers, Liana
Hello Craig,
I don’t know if we knew each other in highschool but I wanted to send my best wishes to you! I will be going to the drive to see if I am a marrow match. Stay positive! You can beat it!
Craig,
I’m really sorry to hear about the relapse but Brenada and I are praying for you. Brenda works on the bone marrow transplant floor (stem cell) for the youth at Childrens Hospital in Birmingham and over the years I have seen some really amazing things happen. They have solutions to help. Stay strong and keep your chin up and we will keep you on the prayer list and I will try to help with donations.
Dave and Brenda Lewis
BGG Performance
Hi Craig,
We don’t know you; but we know your Mom and Dad. We are residents of Dana Point and Cyndi is a Past President of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. Our Club is doing all we can to promote the donor drive next week. Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that you are in the prayers of those whom you don’t even know through your amazing parents! Best wishes; stay strong; and smile often! Cyndi and Bob
Dear Craig and Kat, Just to let you know we also are praying for a donor match for you. You have many friends praying and believing you will be completely healed.God bless you both.
Love, Eugenia and Ben
Hey Craig,
Hello from the Langill Family! Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you during your chemo! Hope all is going well with your treatments!
Keep positive thoughts and know we care!
Love ya
John Brenda Ian Tyler & Emily
I’m sitting right next to you. So yeah, umm….Hi.
Love you.
Fighting on.
Hi Craig! It was fun riding dirt bikes with you I hope you feel better.love Grace
Hi Craig, The members of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club in Dana Point will be at the June 11th “Join the Marrow Registry” event. The event flyer has also been posted on the Dana Point Chamber web site at http://www.DanaPointChamber.com/craig_brandmeier.pdf Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kat. YOU WILL BEAT THIS!
Craig
Stay strong and keep fighting! You have to fight this battle- be a samurai warrior!! I am saying tons of prayers for you and Kat! I am going to sign up to get swabbed on the 11th.I love you guys!
xoxo
Courtney
Craig & Kat
Here you are at the hard place again…but…you are a warrior and you will beat this!!! Good thoughts and prayers are devoted to you both from soooo many places.
We love you both and await good results
Love ‘N’ Hugs
Bon-Bon
a group of us is praying for you daily down here in LA.
Hi Craig,
We are Kristen Johnson’s parents and we know first hand the power of “the positive”. I think you know her cancer story. We will round up everyone we can and be there June 11th.There are lots of us behind the scenes keeping you in our prayers.
Pete and Dee Dee Johnson
Keep fighting. You’re strong and you’ll beat this. You, Kat and your families are in my prayers. Let me or Chris know if either of you need anything. Love you both!
Craig,
I am so sorry to hear of your hospitalization once again. Hang tough and keep those positive thoughts, you will beat this!!! So glad Gary is up there to help out Kat and you!
Will write soon,
Think Positive!!!!
You are loved…..
Love you brother! I can’t believe how strong you are. You absolutely amaze me! I love you.
Craig,
I own the surf camp at San Onofre and I would like to doanate a week of camp for you to auction off… The price is 495.00 this year for camp maybe post it on your site.. Stay positive its the best medicine out there… Law of attraction- ask for it feel it and it will come brudda. Love to get you in the ocean this summer.
Stay positive, Craig. You’ll beat it!
Hello Craig,
I do not know you, but I have two kids at Dana Hills H.S. and received the “Reach Out” notice throught Alan Wickstrom of SOCSA (a great guy). My kids lost their dad at a young age from Cancer. I am a strong supporter of the “Relay For Life” in San Juan Capistrano and I am also involved with the Oncology Unit at CHOC Hospital. I am happy to go to the Bone Marrow drive in Dana Point, and God willing, maybe I could be a match.
I wish you, your wife, family and friends strength to get you through this.
Gods Speed,
Donna Nestor
Craig
Just posted your story on my facebook page hope it helps!
Hugs
Debby
Craig,
I just got your Moms email this morning Sunday and got on your site. I know you will beat this and staying positive and praying will help alot.
I am going by the shop next week to pick up flyers for the Dana Point thing Victor and I have been going to Saddleback Church where pastor Rick Warren speaks he is wonderful I will take some flyers to the church they so many ways to get the word out.
We love you
Debby and Victor
Oh, guys ! ! We are soooo sorry ! We will be praying all the harder. And also praying for both of you to keep up your courage ! It is wonderful that you had the trip to Hawaii, we hope it went fantastically. Love, Aunt Judy and Uncle Wayne.
Perhaps I should sign it the way Bryanna and Danielle’s aunt on their father’s side always signs her cards. ‘Uncle Ann and Aunt Frank’. It took years before the girls noticed that she always signed cards that way.
Craig, busy getting the word out- I have posted everyone on facebook and just posted this message to many groups on activerain.com, a Real Estate network with over 148,000 members nationwide as well as public views. Your Mom is urging everyone to get the word out and we are all urging everyone to do that. I’m using the heading, Bone Marrow Drive, Be a hero, save a life.
The City of Dana Point is sponsoring a Bone Marrow Drive in honor of Craig Brandmeier on Thursday June 11th from 12-8 at the Community Center on 34052 Del Obispo St. Dana Point, Ca.
Craig Brandmeier is a Dana Hills High school graduate, 24 years old, living in Portland and a newlywed. Craig was just admitted again to the hospital for another month of chemotherapy and in desperate need of a stem cell transplant. His brothers were not a match. Craig has a 1 in a million chance to find a match. Are you one in a million?
Craig’s Mom and Dad, Judy and Brad are very involved in helping the community and many many charitable organizations. Why so many people know Judy through the Chamber, Women’s Club, Race For The Cure, etc. Just about every charity or organization has Judy involved one way or another. Please visit http://www.helpcraig.org to learn more.
Anyone in good health between 18 and 60 can donate, it’s a swab on the cheek to be a hero and save a life. Our community, his friends and family know it’s doable, but they need donors.
Please come and if you can’t, please spread the word. If you don’t live in the area and want to donate, please visit http://WWW.BeTheMatch.org and http://www.marrow.org
My love and prayers are with you….
I will be helping at the Donor Drive on 6/11!
We have been where you are NOW and prayers and
Donor Drives will make you WELL!
P.S. I am a friend/Sand Dollar Member with Judy!
AND your parents have been wonderful helping us with Sand Dollar and now it is our turn to pay back!
Hi Craig,
I’m so sorry that you have to go through this again. I think of you and Kat everyday and only have the best wishes for you. I know that with the way that you look at life in such a positive fashion, good things will happen. You are both in our hearts and prayers. Please stay positive!! We Love you, Kathi and Gary
Hang in there Craig- the medicine and hospital’s aren’t fun, but remember Superstar’s get anything they want. You are in the best place in the world to get the medical help and you already have the support and Love to get you through this.
Hello Craig,
Emily and I had a nice time together walking that Saturday night in your honor! We talked alot about different things, we send our love and well wishes to you! We talked about her 2nd birthday, we have pictures of you and all the other big brothers she had surrounding her that day and always. Next time you are in town please let us know would love to see ya! Take care and keep the positive “tude”!!!!
Love the Langill Family
Craig,
I read about your situation in the DP Times..
I know exactly what your going through…I was diagnosed 10 years ago with Hodgekins Desease…
Cancer of the Lymph System..they initially thought I had Leukemia as the symptoms are similar Hodgekins. I was stage 4 and never new it…I was running marathons and competeing in Triathelons until the day I became symptimatic like you. I to had a bone marrow transplant in additon to a bone marrow harvest. Fortunately after 12 months of chemo, 9 months of radiation and alot of positive thinking I beat the ordeal…it was not an easy journey and not one I’d want to repeat. I can tell you that your positive attitude, strong support network and belief that you will beat it make a significant difference in your outcome. I have been in remission for 10 years and am a true believer that my outlook and strong belief that I would beat the cancer were instrumental in my recovery. No doubt standard medical protocol is critical but I can tell you more times than not people in remission have told me they believe thier outlook and ability to visualize being cancer free was another important component. No doubt the way you look at your life will change…priorities become comepletely differnt and friends and family become forefront.
Hey…I wish you great success in beating this and reading down the road that you are 10 years out in remission! Keep up the “I will beat this attitude”! It makes a difference.
Peter Perlman
Hello to Everyone, well the Relay for Life was a great success! Our team raised over $5,200 and some people sent money directly to Craig. It was Wonderful, we carried the Banner with Craig and Kat’s picture and Craig’s story so many people read it and sent there best wishes. We THANK YOU all again for all your support and those of you who were able to join us walking. DONOR DRIVE, with the help of the City of Dana Point and The BE The Match Foundation we are having a Donor Drive on June 11, from 12noon to 7pm in Dana Point at the Community Center on DelObispo St. We need everyone to help get the work out Please. We need people to come and be a donor. It’s not a blood test at this time, it’s just a swab of your cheek. You may save someone’s life. What could be better than that! Age is 18 to 60. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. brandmeier@cox.net Take Care, Judy
Hi Craig and Katrina,
Your update sounds great!!! We wish you the best.
Karen and Adrian
Craig,
I met your parents last weekend in Dana Point at a bike race. My mother who works with (your dad?) is hosting a team in the Relay for Life out there this weekend and I wanted to give my support. If you need anything, I’m a stones throw away in Portland, and am up there all the time. Let me know. Your parents are forwarding my contact info to you.
Take care,
John
Craig and Kat,
Thank you for your message. This is the hope you have been waiting for, isn’t it? The good news must be that you will be in remission.
My Father and I pray nightly for your recovery. God is great and you will be well.
Old friend of Gail at Rogers Gardens,
Ana
Craig,
You are in our thoughts everyday. We meet with the City of Dana Point this Thursday and will have the opportunity to share your story alongside your Father. We hope to garner support from the City to assist with hosting marrow drives in the Dana Point community. I love your positive spirit.
Shelley Baker
Be The Match/ National Marrow Donor Program
Sounds like everything is going good and look forward to seein ya when you come down to Dp. Blart!! say hello to the furbies for me
Ryan Cawley
Rock on craig! I’m rootin for you man!!
the alien mask is waiting for you.
Juben
Hi Craig and Kat,
Great update!! I’m so proud of your courage. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Alice and Pete
YES YOU WILL BEAT THIS!
I love you, kid.
Jenn
Hey you two
Things are looking good!!!
Can’t wait for Hawaii pictures!!!
Everyone is pulling for you!!!
Love ‘N’ Hugs
Bon
Forgot to tell you that it’s a GREAT photo of you !
Keep the news coming ! Particulary the good news ! ! We’ll keep praying !! Lots of Love, Judy and Wayne
Hi Craig,
The latest news sounds very positive. Thank God for all the support you are getting from your friends and family. Our hearts are with you also and we wish we could be there to comfort you. We feel the same sense of optimism that you do that everything will be work out fine and you will beat this thing. Love always, Kathi and Gary
Sounds like VERY good news! I believe your positive outlook has a lot to do with it!!! Keep the positive thoughts and know we ALL wish you well!
Take care,
Love The Langill Family
Hi Craig,
Im thinking about you and praying for you. Your going to beat this!
Austin
Hi Craig,
Thinking about you with much affection and positive thoughts.
Sincerely,
Lorrie
Poppin in to say hey. Thinking of you two.
Love you,
G.
hisssssssss.
Greetings from windy California!
Emily and I signed up for the Relay for Life on the Coast to Canyon Team! We are looking forward to joining in on a great event. We are walking from around 8 to 10 pm which I hear will be very nice with all the luminaries lighting up the track. Hope you guys had a nice visit with your Mom & Dad, I know they were looking forward to it very much. Hope you are feeling well and will check back soon..
Take care, Hugs – The Langill’s
Hi to all. If you live near Dana Point and are checking this site, please come to the Relay for life in Dana Point. May 2 and 3. Lantern Bay Park from 10am to 10am. We need walkers. Craig is the featured person for one of the teams, we will have lots of photos of him. Look for Coast to Canyon tent thats us. If you would like to donate please e-mail me at brandmeier@cox.net. Craigs Dad and I are off to see Craig this Thursday, can’t wait. Again We Thank you so much for all the comments. Love Judy
Hi Graig,
I work with Michele and recieved her email on Tuesday about becoming a bone marrow donor.
I have worked for Staffmark a total of 9 years and no other co-worker has made an impression on me quite like Michele. I believe you are in very good hands.
I was invited back in 2000 by a client named Coleman Homes to come out for Relay For Life.
It was such a great experience I have been every year since. For the last couple years I have brought my family, my two daughters with me to campout at Cal State University. It is still rather cold in Bakersfield, but we have the best time coming together with the rest of the community and what a turn out we have!
I have never been to support a family member, until this year. I will be there in support of you and I am postive that once again you are in the best hands.
I cannot say enough for Relay For Life. They are truly a top notch organization
I look forward to becoming a bone marrow donor on Saturday and so far have recruited a car full to accompany me.
Best of luck, God Bless and keep on keeping on!
Craig,
I am a friend of Mike and Michele’s, and I also knew your brother Gary in high school. My sister also knows you from high school… Stephanie Gast. Michele forwarded me your site today and I want you to know that our entire family is on our knees praying for you and your match to be found. We will be anxiously awaiting info on the BM drive in Dana Point that you mention your parents are putting on. I would be honored to help in any way I can if you could please let them know. I can not wait to register in the hopes that I could possibly be a match for you or anyone else in the world. Keep fighting and know that there are lots of people from your home town and all over the world praying for you.
Craig,
I dont personally know you but Michele is a co-worker of mine. She shared your story with me one day when we were together. I could tell by the passion in her voice how much she truly cares about you and your fight. You have many people that love and support you. I will share this with as many people as I can in hopes that your donor will be found. It is my hope that you are blessed with a match so you can begin to build a wonderful future with your fiance. Hang in there and keep the faith. I too am going through a similar situation with my husband with his 5th reoccurance of cancer. While his is not as critical at this point the hope is the same. Stay strong.
Hey Brother and Sister!!
I just wanted to say that I miss you and love you both! We missed you at Brooke’s second birthday, but you were in out thoughts! I know you will have a wonderful time in Hawaii, I’m jealous!!
Can’t wait to see you again…
Loce you!
XOXOX XOXOX
I swabbed out months ago, but next week there is another blood/marrow drive and I am going to “swab” out again just in case. Maybe they lost my donation.
Love you so much and always, Craig.
We are praying for a miracle.
XOXOX XOXOX
Hi Craig!
Kyle and I were just talking about you. He was home from UC Santa Barbara for his spring break! I’m so sorry about the donor situation. I’m sure that someone will be a donor! Kyle and I both are sending our strongest and most positive thoughts to you! Congratulations on your marriage also. It’s wonderful to find a loving person to share your life! Enjoy every moment! Kyle and I always remember with great fondness the nights you and Ricky spent the night with us when you were little guys! Fun times!!! Take care!
Craig,
I haven’t met you yet – I work with Kat at PB. I told her this story last night. I have signed up to be a donor and mailed in my swabs a few days ago. Can not WAIT to hear if I’m a match for someone! My husband absolutely loathes needles, doctors, etc. but he himself (without me coaxing him!) went online and signed up yesterday. He has a friend at Nike who is in need of a transplant too, so I told him the best thing he could do is become a donor.
I’m on a quest to get as many people to sign up as I can. What a gift to give someone in need!
Hope to meet you someday at the Barn. I know I’ll love you as much as I love Kat!
Count me in- I’m a donor!
Hello to everyone. Brad and I are going to spend my 57th birthday with Craig & Kat. We cannot wait. Please become a donor and encourage everyone you know. There are so many men,women and children that need your help everyday. Brad and I are working on a grant from the city of Dana Point and we hope to have a drive in early May. We will keep everyone updated, but if you live far away from Dana Point or Portland please find out where you can go to become a donor. I thank you all so very very much for being there for Craig & Kat and also Us. Please keep the prayers going. Much Love, Craig’s Mom
Good Morning,
So how is the search coming? Any news? I hear it is raining this week up your way, wish we could send some down our way! haha
Hope you are feeling well, take care and write to us all!!
Hugs Brenda
Hi,
I am Gail’s cousin. I guess Katrina and I are second cousins?
I am happy to donate for you and will go to wells fargo to do that.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and maybe we will meet one day.
Hi Craig and Kat,
I just wanted to send you the submission I sent to Oprah. It is hard to put into words what we feel and I hope this entry helps!
We have been keeping up on your progress through your parents and we want you both to know we love you and think of you often. Thank you for the wonderful pictures of your wedding and we are very happy for you both!
Dear Oprah,
There is this wonderful young man (Craig Brandmeier) who comes from a great family, is recently engaged and has the world by the tail! Until one night in November he is rushed to the hospital with chest pains and finds out he has a rare blood disease, acute onset leukemia (AML). I have watched this event turn his world upside down, yet I see a young man with hope and an incredible spirit and love for life! There are so many wonderful and inspiring stories of hope and happiness associated with Craig’s fight and journey through this horrible turn of events in his life. As a good friend of the family I have watched Craig grow up into a successful, warm and loving young man. My wife and I witnessed his proposal to his girlfriend (Kat) early last fall at a family trip in Las Vegas. He has three loving brothers and very devoted parents. Craig’s brothers all shaved their heads when they went to visit him the first time in the hospital after he was diagnosed. He was recently married to Kat in his apartment and the pictures show an incredible love for life and each other. His family is desperate for help as Craig has not been able to find a stem cell match and he is running out of time.
I think his story is compelling and probably is not as uncommon as I would like to think. There needs to be a better awareness of this disease and how the public can help by getting tested for a simple stem cell match! Your show is the perfect venue not only to hopefully save Craig’s life but through public awareness save many other lives in similar situations! Please consider Craig’s story for one of your not too distant shows as he does not have much time!
Craig is truly an inspiration!
Sincerely,
Dennis Howey
Craig, we love your folks, so that means we must love you as well. You both inspire us, and we send our prayers as we wish you the very best. Pat & Bob
Best wishes, Craig. I didn’t know… But, with the love and support of you’re ever-growing family and your dear friends, I know you’ll beat it. You’ve got enough heart and spirit to kick anything! Sending you love and support from the Rockies ~ Laura
Hi Craig, We think of you so often and always wishing you the very best. xxxooo Audra/Jim Lee
You haven’t met us yet, we are Kat’s Aunt and Uncle from the Sontag family. You are very much in our thoughts, as is another young friend who will also undergo a stem-cell transplant soon due to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. An associate of mine in Arizona did the same about a year and a half ago and is doing really well. It is a tough road, but the pay-off is well worth it. Love, Linda and Terry
Love you dude!
Just wanted to extend our support. A member of my site posted your story, hope we can be of help.
Hello Craig,
Went to the Whale festival yesterday and saw your mom and dad. Was great to see them and get updates on our families. Tyler watched the parade with your family, (his 2nd family!!). Even Ian and his girlfreind stopped by to visit your folks. Always a great place to see people we don’t always see and it’s free!!! Hope you and Kat are doing well. Keep us posted on your statis. Take care, love the Langill’s
aunt Lillian
Congratulations!! You both look so beautiful on your wedding day. All the best to this wonderful marriage of Mr and Mrs Brandmeier, and I never stop praying for you
Your happiness in marriage has made me very very happy, your devotion has made me proud of you both, love to you Craig and my new daughter -in-law Katrina, wishing you many many wonderful anniversaries.
Hey Brother and Sister!! Congratulations on getting married. I can’t wait to have a party and celebrate. We love you both so very much!! Your in our prayers always.
Congratulations!!!
How exciting, wish we could of been there but we look forward to seeing you soon here in the OC!! haha Thanks for the pictures today! You both look very happy and we all wish you two the best!
What a special time in your lives!!!!
Take care – Love
The Langill Family…..
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Brandmeier, We are all so Happy!Love you both so very much. xxoo
Good Morning,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you both. Wish we all could have been there to help you celebrate. What about adding some wedding photos to this site.
Just want to add to Kat or Craig’s message and say if anyone is concerned about getting on a national registry, I felt the same way years ago when a dear friend went through this same thing. Just think…. “some stranger is going to save our dear friends life” The more donors he has the better his chances are. Organize a drive and get your friends, friends of friends and family to register.
i love and miss you!
keep on beastin’
-ali brizzzzzown.
Hey Yorb. Thinking of you two. Blorbles.
Love you
Im glad to hear things are looking up man, Best of luck on getting the donor quick and getting 100% man! best wishes
Good Morning,
Well it is cold here in Southern California! I can only imagine it is colder there in Portland. Hope the search for the donor is coming along well. Did Mike & Michele make it up for a visit? Sounds like your mom & dad are ready to get up for a visit. Keep warm and take care… Keep writing to us all!
Much Love The Langill Family
Hi Craig & Kat I know we talk everyday,so I don’t leave messages often. But just wanted to thank those that keep sending them. Everyday many of our friends ask about you and the prayers and wonderful good thoughts keep coming your way. Dad and I love you both so very very much, we really miss you, we must see you soon.
Good Thursday Morning,
Just writing to let you know I am thinking of you both and hope all is well. What’s the word if any regarding the donor match?
Hello Craig,
Just checkin in on ya! Hope you are able to watch American Idol tonight! I know John & I will be! haha Take care and keep strong, all will be good!
Love The Langill’s
I’m gonna make a request that you tell that bitch patient sharing the room with you that American Idol is not optional viewing..its required.
Hey Craig. I finally made my way back to Jamba Juice after taking a couple months off from my daily habit, when a week went by without seeing you I asked one of the girls if you still worked there and was in complete shock when I was told what was going on in your life! I don’t know you outside of Jamba but you seem like such a positive person, and that will make all the difference in your recovery! You and your fiancé are in my thoughts and prayers!
God bless,
Michelle (strawberry nirvana no peaches add mango and passion juice instead of apple) just in case you had no clue who this was!
Hey Kepi and Bon Bon,
Just so you know…If I’m not calling you, I’m thinking about it:-)
Senor Craig, although you don’t know me, I’m an old friend of Kats. I heard what happened, and I pray for you my man. Cease the moment and beat this thing. This is your dragon. Be strong, and depend on the love that your people give you in your life. I hope we meet some day. At full strength I’m sure of it. Take care, and don’t give up dude. Blessings.
Monday quote:
Be fanatics. When it comes to being, doing and dreaming the best, be maniacs. Hope all is well. I love you guys.
I gotta say, I am getting a contact high from all these good feelings! What a fantastic network of family and friends you both have.
Craig – you don’t know us, but we have heard of you through our son, Matt. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this trying time. For the past few years we have participated in the Forest Grove Relay for Life. This year we will be walking in your honor. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
thinking of you guys always and lots of prayers for you
Hi Craig & Kat, not a moment goes by that we are not thinking of you both! We miss you so much and can’t wait to come visit. Everyday someone is asking about you and sending positive thoughts. Stay Strong, We LOVE you so much!
meow
Love you both, enjoy the sunshine, dad
Aloha Craig, Just talked to your dad, said your were in the hosp. sorry to hear!! Whats happin, still on with the chemo? How is Kat? Thinkin of you two! Miss you Love Fred
You are not alone. We are all there with you in our hearts.
Happy Monday morning!!!
Todays quote:
Dreams are the greatest gift–
unwrap your future!
Hey dude!
I just wanted to stop by and say that I’m continously praying for you, and that I want to see you!!!
Call me sometime!
Miss you and love you broseph!
-gatorrrrr.
Hi you two,
A quote, for old time sake.
“most people don’t aim to high and miss, they aim too low and hit”
Happy Thursday!
Hey Craig!
Hope this email finds you doing well. Tyler went to your parents house on Christmas day to visit and had a great time. I even got a picture of Ty & Rick! Tyler loved seeing all the Christmas decorations, reminded him of his youth!!! He just turned 20 yesterday!!! Can’t believe that one!!! Take care and I will check back soon.
Love The Langill Family
Hi Craig,
I couldnt believe it when the girls at the shop told me you had leukemia! I know you can beat this and I’d glad you have Kat to cheer you through the process.
My ex was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002. He went through several trial studies at OHSU and had no success with finding a donor. He has been cancer free since 2006. If you havent looked into trial studies, please consider them. OHSU wrote off everything that insurance didnt cover and is always looking for new patients to join their trial studies.
Take care and I’m sure I’ll see you back in the store soon!
If I got a nickel every time someone asked me how you are doing I’d be one RICH lady!!!
There are so many people praying for you-
with this much faith everything is going to be just fine.
Craig,
I have known you most of your life and with a family as strong and good as yours, theirs no way you won’t beat this. Live have its challenges and just believe in the power of now and your family. Keep it real and stay in the plus column of life.
Good Thoughts from Colorado,
Ed & Yuko
Hi From Craig’s Mom. I just Wanted to say THANK YOU,THANK YOU so very very much to all of you who keep writing to Craig and Kat, your support and kinds words are amazing. We are truely Blessed. I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2009. Love to all of you. Judy
hey craig its gina from jamba juice in chino hills! Hope you get well soon! We are all hear praying for you! take care!
<3 gina
just thinking of you too. cheers to an amazing 2009, it’s going to be a great one!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear craig and kat,
Well i know u probably dont know me but i found your card at jamba juice in fairview. Well first of all i just wanna say sorry for wats happening but i know everythings gonna be okay. i almost know how you guys feel about all this b cuz me and my whole family all went through this about a month ago. My little 8 year old cousin got diagnosed with leukemia and since that day it just made everyone open their eyes. It’s like you think it wont happen to you or anyone you love but all of a sudden it does and your just like o my gosh like u cant believe it; it’s life. Well yea she had i think they said it was 70% so they told us it was gonna take years to get rid of it and to do everything that had to be done for her to be good. Okay So it lasted for like a month wen on christmas day my little cousins mom called the doctor like at 2am b cuz my little cousin had a big like bruised bump on her arm were they had poked her so she got scared and called the doctor to ask i that was normal. The doctor answered back saying that my little cousin didnt have it no more like it was all gone the leukemia was gone. After that she went back to check on my little cousins bruise she had been worrying about and it was all gone no bruise no nothing After the doctor had told her that from that moment evrything changed it was just unbelievable it was gone in one month! To tell u the truth i didnt really belive in miracles but since then i just felt like…WOW! Right now she still has to take all the medicines and stuff but isnt going to be as strong to make her feel that bad it;s just to make sure it doesnt come back. So after all this it just made me open my eyes and for that i know everything is going to be okay. I know i dont know you and your family but i will include u all in my prayers every night.
Hey Craig its Andy from Jamba Juice in Chino Hills.. Our store loves you and we know you can get though this!!!
your the best..
Andy Reed
If anyone can get through this its you! Please let me know if I can ever do anything to help. I will be praying for you.
The arms of the Barn family are open wide to the both of you. Wishing you peace, love, and much much laughter in 2009!
Happy new year.
Hope is all doing good for you.
Mike Susan Ellena
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We Love you both so very much.
Mom & Dad
Hi Craig and Kat,
My name is Brandi. I was your nurse at Mt. Hood Medical Center when you were first diagnosed. I’m so glad to see that you guys have so much wonderful support. I have been thinking about the both of you and sending my hopes of a speedy recovery. I hope you guys had a good holiday and were able to enjoy the snow.
Get well soon.
Best wishes,
Brandi
Hi Kat & Craig,
We just want you both to know that Sara always talks to us about how u both r doing and how much she loves u both. Her dad & I pray for the both of u and we know God will bring u through this. Keep your eyes on him and with him nothing is impossible. We long for the day we will hear of Craigs complete recovery! We luv u for loving her and being such good friends to her.
love Sara’s dad & mom
Howard & Terry
Love you Crab!!!
See you soon.
Just wanting to say hello, all of us down here have been thinking about you both. Hope you enjoyed your white christmas. We love you two.
Hi Craig,
You don’t know me but we share a mutual friend. You are in my thoughts and I hope u have a speedy recovery.
Craig,
You are in my prayers!! I think about the two of you constantly and have been blessed to have you as a “brother.” Wish I could be out there with you two right now. I have many friends and family members who are also keeping you and Kat in their thoughts. You truly are very strong and I have no doubt that you will walk away from this. I love you!
~ Sara
MERRY CHRISTMAS, WE ARE TOGETHER TODAY IN OUR HEARTS AS ALWAYS. WE LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH.
XXOO MOM & DAD
On behalf of my Family (Rosamonds and MusclecarEvolution), we wish you a Merry Christmas! Keep your head up, we are praying for you!
Craig & Kat,
We wish you a Merry Christmas! Keep warm up there in Oregon! Enjoy the season and keep the faith. Stay strong!!
Love The Langill Family
Aloha, Bruddah Howzit? Seen your 2hr. visit yet, or is weather probhibitive. Snowing here again, had almost 2 ft. but lost quite a bit last 2 days. How are you feelin? Stay warm and give Kat a hug for me. Miss yu Love Fred
CRAIG AND KAT,
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I HOPE SANTA IS GOOD TO YOU.
Craig, keep your head up man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. You’ll pull through. Stay positive and God Bless!
Hey Craig,
Just wanted to offer you and your family my prayers and support through these trying times. We’ll be praying for you over at MPH! God Bless!
Dear Craig and Kat,
I am a friend of your parents through Jim Howard. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I know first hand what this journey entails, as my daughter was also diagnosed with AML in April 2005. Every day was a roller coaster ride with new turns and twists. My faith in God above all else kept me going and the love and support of family and friends. During those 16 months, I met the most amazing cancer warriors and continue to be blessed by the bonds made with other families. The most important lifeline during this time will be your faith in the Lord. His love, strength and mercy will carry you through the fire to healing. I always kept a positive attitude and regardless of what the doctors said, I knew God was Katie’s Heavenly doctor and that He would provide what was best for her and He has. My prayers are with you and as my Katie would say, “Kick Cancer’s Butt” and ” #@%@@&* Cancer” I can’t write that word
, her older siblings introduced her to Dane Cook! Stay strong,
XOXO
Carolyn
We have sent you another package with more beanies and warm sweat shirts, etc.
Merry Christmas to you both
Craig and Kat,
I have seen what happens when the two of you put your mind to something, that said, I am not worried. Just be strong for the journey. I love you guys and miss you.
Miss you craig. Can’t wait for this to all be over.
Hi Craig: Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. My aunt-in-law had stem cell replacement which was a complete success…so we wish you luck in the trying times ahead…and we love you.
Love the DePriest’s
I wish you the best in fighting this thing, Craig! It will take strength and love and more strength but I can see from this site and from the look in your eyes that you have all of that.
– Lia Marcote (now Lia Berman), from your mom’s childcare group in the 80s
Though you don’t know us, we have heard much of you as of late. We are Auroras Mom and Dad and would like you to know that your bravery is not going unnoticed. Know that our prayers are with you.
It sounds like the road ahead will be tough, but paved with the love and support of those who know and love you.
We live in Las Vegas now, but hope to return to the beautiful Northwest and look forward to meeting you and your loovely bride when we do.
Gods speed to recovery.
Peace and Joy to you and your family.
Brenda and Richard Helvey
Hello my dear Cousin. Us Eugenians are thinking about you everyday. We are only a few hours away if you need ANYTHING. Both Justin and I are going to be getting tested to see if we are a marrow match if it turns out that neither Gary or Rick are. I work in physicians office, and one of the Dr’s has been sharing all of his knowledge with me about your cancer. He told me that there are 2 places he would get treatment for Leukemia at, and one of them is OHSU. I pray that that is where you are. You are in out thoughts everyday, and I have other friends sending you their prayers also. However I or Justin can be of any service, we want to know. Even if it just means cleaning your place. We are here for the both of you, no matter what. My mom thinks about you to. She wanted me to tell you that. Stay strong, you have a ton of people here for you guys. We love you both. Feel free to call me anytime 541-543-7439. Much love. Nicole and Justin
Yo Craig
We don’t talk like we used to, but I want you know you’re in my thoughts. You’ve always been the nicest person to me and I trust your strength will get you through any adversity you have in your life. Much love my friend.
Jason Hyman
Okay Bruddah, howzit? Have not herd back from you, Talking to your dad, Hope your feelin okay, keep up the march! If you need anything let me know! Stay warm its colder and snowy as heck!! Miss you all Love Fred
Hey Craig. I was going to try and tell you that things have been super busy at work. I was going to tell you about our lines out the door, people getting in fights because they NEED their Jamba, Starbucks employees begging for just a piece of our business and tearfully sampling Frappuccinos to our customers waiting in our long, long lines. But…. yeah. Didn’t think you’d fall for that. LOL
Anyway, I will tell you that we all miss you and are more than ready for your enthusiasm in a conference call. Can you help a brother out with that???
In closing, I wish you and your family a happy holiday season and, of course, a speedy recovery to you.
Much love,
The Van Lom’s
hi craig!! we miss you so much! i love you! stay strong
Craig,
Hang tough, you can beat this! I’m a friend of your parents. You come from good stock….
We’ll keep ypu on pour prayers.
Hi Kat & Craig,
I’m one of Craig’s Mom’s friends and just wanted to let you know you are all in my prayers everyday and have been since first I heard you were not up to par. My prayers will keep coming as long as you need them.
Dee
Hi Craig & Kat,
I’m your grandmother Phyllis’ cousin in NH. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of our entire church. A quick story…14 years ago my granddaughter, Teraco then 8, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and the statistics were very, very grim. It took some time and miracles, but she is now a senior at Texax A&M and doing fine! Keep your faith!
Craig and Kat,I just got a email from Judy and checked the web site. Our prayers are with you daily Craig I belive you will beat this thing with all my heart, your so lucky to have all these friends I read on this site they all are praying just keep the faith.
Hugs Debby and Victor
Oh Craig & Kat:
We are soooo sorry ! We will keep praying and that is perhaps the most important tool of all.
Love, Judy and Wayne
Craig & Kat,
Keep seeing the good in things! This will help you both through the next few months. Everything will be ok, it will just take a bit longer to get there! My good friend just yesterday told me those very words! Keep strong and keep the faith!!!! We love ya..
The Langill Family
Hi Craig,
I absolutely love this website! You are definately in my thoughts and prayers! I know you will pull through this! Stay strong.
Love for you and your family!,
Amy Ellena (Michele’s favorite cousin)
I’ve always hated that I’m really bad at finding comforting words at times when they are needed most. So with that in mind I will just say that I think about you every day, Craig. I update all of my friends and co-workers as often as I can and each of them is praying for you, including me.
Even though we aren’t blood, I’ve always considered all you boys to be my honorary brothers and I HATE that this is happening to my family.
So if there is anything I can do from the other side of the country, don’t hesitate to ask.
I love you and I know that you are strong enough to take this on even if it might not feel like it sometimes. Be good!
- Jenn
XOXO
We miss you guys! We can’t wait to see you again. You will both stay in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Love you both.
Kat & Craig – the website is a great idea to keep everyone informed on how life is going. Im very, very, happy to hear that Craig is home and improving. Both of you are in my prayers for continued improvement for health & to remain strong physically and emotionally through Craig’s recovery. God cares for you through all things. God Bless, Auntie Dawn
hey dude!
it was nice to finally be able to talk with you today.
let me know how your tests go,
and give me a call so i can come bug you sometime next week!
I’m sad Gary left but you should know that I plan on bugging CONSTANTLY on your road to recovery.
You are so brave, and I am blessed to have you in my life.
[rinnng]……..[rinnng]…..umm….answer your phone!- I’m trying to call you!
Craig and Katrina – we’re excited to see Craig’s progress in the last few weeks on this website. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
karen and adrian
Craig,
Glad to hear you are doing well. Must be so nice to be at home, sounds like you are doing very well. You have great support in your family, you are very blessed! Just know we are thinking of you and wish you the best!
Love The Langill Family
All of Craigs family are very thankful for Gary. He sure made it easier on all of us. Kat, you are amazing too. All of Craigs family are very very thankful you are in our lifes. Craig we are so proud of you, what a strong man you have become. Thanks again to everyone for all the Support and Prayers, please keep them coming.
Lots of Love, Mom
Hi Craig:
I’m the all raspberry Berry Fulfilling with the protein boost and the lo-fat cranberry orange loaf regular customer at Jamba Juice. I’ve missed seeing you and the girls have kept me up on your progress. You’ve been in my prayers for a speedy recovery!!!
Cindy Bankston
Dear Craig
I am Craig and Cheyrl’s niece from Ohio.Uncle craig put your site on my favorites. You are so blessed to have so many people praying for you.I know from experience prayer works.I’m sure we meet when we were younger but I can’t remember, hope to meet you again.
Love Dionne and Family
One day at a time!!
I love you!!
WE WILL BEAT THIS!!
Booooooot
Hey Brother!
I love you and we are always thinking about you. I bet it’s nice sleeping in your own bed. We miss you.
Hi Craig and Kat!
I am so happy to hear you are doing better! I am saying lots of prayers for you! I love you and stay strong!
xoxo
Courtney
ps- I cant wait to meet you!
Thats right BITCHES!!!!!! Cancer won’t scare the Mr.Craig
I LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS FUTURE WIFE.
“heart holders”
xoxoxoxoxoxo Love Sandy
This page is AWSOME
Crrrrrraaaaaiiiiiiig.
I miss seeing you almost evey freakin day man. You need to rest up and keep a strong heart. Dont get to bored either cause thats just discouraging. I’ll come visit you soon. Your awsome man and so is your wife-to-be.
Laaaaaaattttteeeerrrrrr! Will
Hi Craig,
Stay strong bro
It’s good to see so many people posting on this site. Props to whoever created it
Kamran
it’s wonderful to see a smile on your face
everyone loves you so much.
see you soon my friend!
Yaaaa hooooo! Yipppp eeeee! You’re going home.
I raked the leaves and pulled the weeds, but the wind just blew them back. Something tells me that you will be extremely happy to see them again.
Love, Kat’s Mom
It was so good to hear from you, and even better is all of this good news! You are so strong Craig, you will have this beat in no time. Im sure it will be so nice to be back at home. And the shaved head is totally working for ya! You and Kat are in my prayers for your continued speedy recovery.
Cassie
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job Kepi!
I LOVE YA CRAIGERS!!! i can’t wait to see your smiling face again!!
Craig,
I know your Mom and Dad down here in Dana Point. Wonderful people! Their tough, so I know you are too! These doctors today can truly do miracles. Have faith in them and yourself! I have a feeling you’ll be just fine. My prayers are with you and all your loved ones.
I do not know you but I heard about you on the internet. Stay strong and positive! Those are the key elements in fighiting this disease. Hope everything turns out for the best! You are prayed for!
LIVE STRONG!
Craig and Kat,
I am a friend of Sara’s and now a friend to you both. My name is Marla and I as well has my husband are cancer SURVIVORS! I had Hodgkin’s when I was 16 and was on treatment for 1 year. My husband had Leukemia A.L.L. when he was 5 and was on treatment for 6 years. Together we have been in remission a total of 47 years…17 for me and 30 for him! Sara has been keeping me posted on your progress and I have been sending well wish your way. All I can say is that treatments have changed drastically since my husband and I were diagnosed. Most treatments for male Leukemia patients last 3 years these days instead of the 6 my husband endeared. Just listen to your body it will tell you everything, take it slow and NEVER be afraid to talk to or question your Doctor….he works for you! Take advantage of the services that are out there for you. They will lead you to some of the most amazing people, that is how I found my husband, second family, my best friend and now you both! My thoughts are with you both!
Godspeed,
Marla
I’m sorry it took me so long to sign your book Craig. Everytime I would try to write something I’d read all the amazing comments and break down. I love you so much bro. No doubt in my mind that WE WILL BEAT THIS!!!!
Thanks to everyone for all the love and support. It just goes to show you Craig what an amazing and loved son, brother, fiance, and friend you are. I love you and can’t wait to go out drinking with you and Kat in January
Love you man,
Mike B.
Hello, You dont know us but we heard about you and wanted to say that you and your family are in our prayers every day.
Hey Craig, Great to hear the good news of treatment success.. Be strong, keep the faith. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Love Alice & Pete
Hey Craig – your long lost cousin here in Massachusetts. Glad to hear the good news/test results. Hopefully you’ll be able to get outta there, and back home, soon.
Haven’t met you yet, Kat, but we look forward to it – hopefully someday soon ! Come East in the summertime, and we’ll make you a GREAT feast.
Keep positive !!
Hey Craig, It’s Tyler I was your former employee at Jamba Juice, I saw this website and wanted to leave you a comment, I hope you get better I am praying for you! :]
Good Luck
Later
Tyler
So glad to hear of the wonderful news. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and wish you well! Sounds like you have a great support system up there. Love the picture of the four of you boys! Take care and we will check in often for updates!
Much Love the Langill Family
Craig,
Wonderful news!!! Love the picture of all 4 boys! You have a great support system and Kat sounds wonderful! I only met her once at the baby shower for Brooklyn but am sure you both will be very happy together. You have so much to look forward to. Take care and we will check in often for updates.
Much Love, The Langill Family
I will be praying for you both! Together, you will make it through this!!!
I don’t know alot of you that keep sending in comments, but I just want to THANK YOU all. It has been so WONDERFUL for Craig,Kat and his family. The support is a blessing. We are truely grateful. Much Love, Judy
I am overjoyed to hear the good news! Know that I you are always in my thoughts and I pray that God grant you a long, healthy and happy life.
More than anything I’d like to thank you – I had no idea that the struggles of a stranger could cause me to feel such love and empathy. I wish you all the best and will continue to pray for you.
S.
CRAIG!!! I am so excited and so proud of you!!! I can’t wait to see you soon!!!!!!!!!!!
:]
Praise God!!!!!
AWESOME news! Love, Paulie, Carol & Willard
A celebration is in order………… Thanks for sharing the great news. What a great holiday season you will have, at home sweet home. I love you guys!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEAAAAAAAAAAAH.
I FIXT YOU!
Way to fight it out buddy!! Im sooo glad that you get to go home!.. just being in comfortable surroundings will help you heel ever more!
Plus… you get to play WOW!!
Lovin’ you
yaay this is such awesome news. Jeanie called me right away and i couldnt believe it! I had a prayer chain of about 20+ people praying for you from my small group at my church down here in Los Angeles. Thank the Lord for everything
i was so glad to hear your tests came back clear,
keep rockin it
and i’ll see you soon!
love you!
-ali
the greatest news of my life
yayyy! i’ve been rejoicing since yesterday, this is great.
<3
you two are amazing.
Love pops
Wahooooo!
Craig and Kat,
I am a friend of Kat’s mother. In California we were touble makers together. We still confide in each other, so when she told me what your beautiful family is fighting I knew what to do. We pray for you every night. You and your family. You will have the strength you require and your family will have the courage to see you through. Watch out now! Here comes that “Happy Ending”.
Hi Craig, maybe you don’t remember me. i’m Kat’s aunt(her dad’s sister). we met once at chinese near year dinner. i still remember your cheerful face. you are such a strong man, have a lovely family and so many good friends, and now also with Katrina by your side, i’m sure you will get thru all difficulties. Katrina,love you always. my prayers with you and Craig always always!
love, auntie lillian
Dear Craig;
We are so happy to hear the GOOD NEWS and we all, back here in NH have been praying for you….God works in mysterious ways….All our Love, Your Great Aunt Pat & Lee from NH….
GREAT NEWS!!! We are ecstatic that you will be going home soon. We are praying for you and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. -Love Cheryl & Craig
Thinking of you all the time from the gang in Ohio. Glad to hear the good news. Bet you can’t wait to go home. We’ve been checking on your web site regularly. Cheryl & Craig r still up here for the Holiday. (Wow I map quested you & you only live 20 minutes from Phil’s sister in Portland. Soooo get well soon so we can plan a trip to Portland for a rematch at dominoes & volleyball !!! -Love Jennifer & Phil
Tears of joy [and I am shaking,] with your wonderful news. You BOTH deserve to hear some good news for a change. Wow, Gary must have been doing a really great job. Congratulations, you are going home for the holidays.
Love you Both very much
Hi Craig and Katrina,
We love you and think of you every minute.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
No, I did not get another speeding ticket on the way back!!
Mom and Dad
Hi Craig–I know your mom and dad and they’ve probably told you to vote for me for City Council
Your family has way too much good karma banked to let this be anything more than a speed bump in life! A son of our friends in San Clemente was your age, healthy, recently engaged at the time, and out of the blue got a brain tumor. He had immediate surgery, therapy to recover and is doing so great–you’d never know he went through all that. His wedding last year was a truly joyous event. You have so much to look forward to and there is a lot of love in Dana Point for you and your family. We’re all pulling for you.
Hi, Craig,
I don’t know if your mom told you or not, but Andrew McMahon, who graduated from Dana in 2000, also had leukemia. Had, being the operative word here!! It was a rough go sometimes, but he’s a strong guy who, like you, had lots of friends and positive thoughts and prayers backing him up. You may know of him: he’s the piano player and front man for Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin. Just today, he was hanging out with my girls, Amy and Jenny, and some other friends. He’s been on tour for a while and is as strong as a horse. Please know that you are in my prayers, and you will beat this thing!!
Much love, Katrina
craig & kat,
just thinking of you two. sounds like there is/was some goods news we can all be thankful for, can’t wait for some more. happy friday!!
Hey Craig!!!!
I hope you are feeling better. I have been praying for you every day. We are all wishing for your safe (and soon!) recovery!!!
And think, once you are feeling up to it, you and Ali can go make some orange “dranks” or whatever you two say.
Haha! Feel better, you are in my prayers.
Love,
Jenny
Hey Dude
I just spoke with your mother and the news couldn’t be better. What a happy Thanksgiving it is. I knew you could do it especially with all the support. I look forward to seeing you in May. hopefully I’ll be bringing my grandson Jake with me. Talk to ya later.
Great news! What a great Thanksgiving gift for you and your family.
Yippee — remission!!!
This is wonderful!!! I hear you’ll be home in time for your folks visit next weekend!!! This is the best news of the year!!!
Thanks for the sweet phone call on Thanksgiving!!!
Bonnie
There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t think about you! I’m glad things are looking up and I can’t wait to see you as fun, happpy-go-lucky-Jamba-Craig agian. THINKING OF YOU (: (and Kat)
Hi Craig and Kat, just wanted to say again Happy Thanksgiving, I missed you today, but I knew you were in the best hands and the three of you had each other. Craig you have touched the lifes of so many and its wonderful to see all the comments from alot of them. I Love you Mom
Hi Craig and Kat,
Happy Turkey Day!! I miss you guys and love you both. You guys are strong and everything is going to be just fine. You have each other, and I am thankful for that. I hope you guys get some turkey. Take care and talk to you soon.
Hey Craig just wondering how you are doing. Haven’t heard anything lately on your progress. Hang in there. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
ANDREW
Holy maccoroni… Happy Turkyday and I’m sorry to hear about your situ I’m just Shocked and have you in My Prayers CRaig’s … Your such a great person and a strong one at that
Much love sent to you and Kat … Happy Turky Day
Hey man how are you doin? i hope you get better as soon as possible and i hope everything turns out ok but i know youll make it through, you have a heart of gold my friend =)
You probably don’t know us really well, but your Mom is Gordon’s cousin from Fort Wayne, In.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m sure Judy Laporte will keep us informed about your health. God bless you!!
My husband found your card at Jamba Juice… We wish you well, and a happy holiday season. God Bless you both.
CRAIG!!!
i love you dude.
i’m praying for you everday!
but you’ll get through this- i know you will.
you little beast.
i’ll see you soon!
Craig,
We’ve met only a couple of times, but I’m good friends with your mom & dad. Everybody in Dana Point is pulling for you (your mom knows so many people, it’s probably everybody in South OC by now). I’m praying for a quick and uneventful recovery.
God bless,
Georgia
Hi Craig
Hey Dude you’ll conquer this. You are young, strong and have the will to do it, not to mention a very supportive family and lots of friends pulling for you. Oh, I almost forgot to mention a good woman behind you and that’s very important. I’m considering getting a web cam and maybe we can communicate that way.
Craig,
I have known your Dad and Mom for many years. They have spoken of you so often I feel like I know you well. I know how proud of you that they are.
Kat,
Brad and Judy are so happy that you and Craig became engaged.
Both of you are in my family’s prayers. We are praying for a quick healing process.
God Bless you both,
Ronda
I don’t know you all personally but I know enough. God is bigger and he is right next to you fighting this fight with you. Don’t lose hope, because that is all you have. Stay strong. I will be praying you and your family
Dear Craig, I am Tina DuBow’s mother. I wanted you to know that I am faithfully praying for you & thinking good thoughts for you. Even srangers want to support you. My love, Liana
Stay strong guys you are in are prayers daily
Craig, I work with Leah and wanted to send a message to her “smooth friend” (or maybe it’s her “smoothie friend”?) who she very much thinks the world of. What she’s told us about you is a real inspiration and I hope you keep your chin up while the docs get you back in fighting form. You are in our thoughts!! Take care ~ Kim.
keep strong Craig. I am sure you’re doing an amazing job.
What an awesome website!!
Craig, I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Stay strong and positive and modern medicine will take care of the rest!!!
Kat, what a fabulous fiance Craig has. You being by his side will have a bigger impact than you can imagine. Keep a smile on!
My prayers to you both,
Kristen (Michele’s friend)
Hey ! Forgot to say. The photos are fantastic ! ! This site is great. Can you be on line at the hospital ? Love, Judy
Craig: Hang in there. We are all praying for you and Kat and thinking good thoughts. You’ll beat this ! ! Love, Aunt (Great Aunt ~ moses that sounds OLD !) Judy, and Great Uncle Wayne
Craaaig and Katrinaaa
I’m so happy someone did this for you. It goes to show how important and meaningful you guys are to the ones around you. Everyone back in California (and Washington DC
) miss you both so much and wish we could be there to help you through this. All of us, all of the people lucky enough to call you friends or family couldn’t be more blessed to have you in our lives. I’m thinking of you guys all day everyday and cannot wait until I see you again… very very soon.
Craig!! You’re like Lance Armstrong… except you’ll still have both testicles when you’re all better! We are all here for you man. Kat has been amazing at keeping us all updated and being there for you. You guys are going to have a sweet life.
healfasterplz, kthx.
Craig and Kat
I have had the pleasure of knowing you both for years, and am so happy that God has brought you together. I am praying for you both and know that your love, courage and faith will give you the strength you need to get through this.
Craig & Kat,
I used to train with Mike and he spoke of his brothers often. Romans 8:28
reminds us that GOD can bring about good from any situation. Trust in him and learn how to truly value life. The power of prayer is our most powerful weapon against adversity. The Goodman’s and many others will continue to pray for your recovery.
Steve Goodman
Hey man! Keep your chin up. You can do this!
Craig
I hope you are doing good.Thinking of you alot.I hope they are treating you good there.if you need anything please call or email. Susan helped me out a lot when I got that. I know she will help you.We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike & Susan
Hi Craig,
I know you will be fine. Just keep your fait and you will be well in no time.
Dear Craig:
Love and support to you from your extended family; Gus, Keri (Michele’s mom), Tanya and Tracey Vogt. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. If there is anything we can do for you, please contact me at this e-mail address. You have gifts and strengths known only to you and draw on them now. Michele keeps us updated as to your progress and I hear you are doing great. Take care…..
Love,
Keri
Craig. I know your going to get better so hurry up and do it. We got a long life ahead of us to spend together (sorry Kat he’s mine <3). Love ya craig so I hope you feel better, so we can own it up at 80.
Your Lover,
Kevin
Hi Craig and Kat,
I think of you constantly and pray that you will have good news tomorrow. Kat thank you for being Craig’s rock. He’s very blessed to have you in his life. Craig, keep up the good work. I know that you will beat this thing.
I Love You – Kathi
Hey Brother!
I love you so much!! You are such a strong, inspirational man and I am so proud that you are by brother. I am so sorry that you have to go through this and I hope you know that you have all the love and support. Keep your head up and stay positive. YOU WILL BEAT THIS!!
Love,
Your sister Michele
Craig & Kat
My thoughts and prayers are with you every day! You are very lucky to have such a wonderful family who love you both so very much!!! All of Dana Point is pulling for you and we know this will turn out well and you will be in remission soon!
Love ‘N’ Hugs
Bonnie
Fony said it all. I really hope for the best.
- Yooya
We are strangers!
I have come across your story by chance. I want you to know that you are in my prayers daily (multiple times a day!) I have shared you story with friends and family and am cofident they are doing the same.
I will surely be donating to your cause, every little bit counts.
Be strong, keep your head up, you will make it through this.
Everything is going to be okay.
Love.
CRAIG,
Hurry the frik up and get fixed man. Keep us all in the loop, we’re praying for you.
-fony
Hey, sorry to hear about this for you. Shawn and I will pray for you. We hope you get better soon. Lots of love and support. Onna and Shawn
I LOVE YOU! AND MISS YOU YO! WISH I COULD SEE YOU BUT LORD ONLY KNOWS WHAT SICKNESS I GOT WITH MY 3 BOYS! SO DO NOT WANT THAT AROUND YA! I THINK ABOUT YA AND TALK TO LEAH ON THE REG. ABOUT YA….PLEASE KNOW I HOPE ALL THE BEST AND MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY! LOVE ONE OF YOUR JAMBA FAV’S, ALISHA
Craig, We all miss hearing you and hope that changes soon. I’m more than sure that you will get through all this. Your way too lively of a person to not get through it!
Look forward to hearing from you soon man..
Ryan Luton
Hellz :-p
Craig. Dude, I really hope you get better man, my eyes tear up just thinking about how something so serious could happen to two people of which I have so much respect for. If I was 18 I would go and visit but I can’t
I know I’ve never really met you but man over the past few years you’ve been really cool to me and a better friend than most of my friends that I have known for years.
I KNOW you will beat this man cause something so bad just can’t happen to someone so caring.
<3 Elfy – Ryan
Always thinking about you man.
And no I’m really not gay. (In case you were wondering) lol KEEP UP THE LAUGHS CRAIG.
This is so cool, Thank you Leah for doing this for Craig. You are a wonderful friend. Craig has always been a strong person, never giving up and always doing his best. His Dad and I are so proud of him. WE WILL BEAT THIS and we are so looking forward to the Wedding in May. You and Kat are very lucky to have each other. See ya soon, Love Mom
Craig, you’re the man, if anyone can pull through this, it is you. I’m praying for you brother. I know you’re going to come out of this terribly unfortunate event and be that much stronger of a person. I miss you. Get well.
All I really have to say is you’re the bomb.com
I’ll see you soon craigster.
meow.
Craig i believe that everything happens for a reason and this is to make you even more stronger than what you already are. You have so much love and support from EVERYONE and i know you will get through this! Stay strong!
hey craig!! love you! can’t wait till your out playing wow again!!
Hi Craig, I’m really good friend with Jeanie and wanted you to know that you are in my prayers all the time. She cares so much and is constantly praying for you and asking others to also. I’ll keep praying for you!
craiger..and kat(we meowed a lot when we talked about you at work ha)
well i can honestly say im praying for the both of you, 2 beautiful people that didnt deserve this at all.. anything i can do to help please let me know..i wanna come see you craig soon soon so please make it happen.
Hey Craig,
Im Jeanie’s bestfriend. She talks non stop about you and how amazing you re. you have been in my prayers daily.
Kepi and Kat,
You are in my thoughts everyday. Love you.
Hi Craig and Kat,
I know you don’t know me, I am a friend of Leah’s at work–if you are a friend of hers than I know you are both great people too. Just a note to say that I am supporting you and remember you have a network of friends known and unknown that are helping you in this struggle.
Raina
Not a doubt in anyones mind… WE WILL BEAT THIS. Love you bro! boooOOOOT.
Anything we can do to help, let us know.
I love you guys and everything’s gonna be OK.