CNY Martial Arts "FLASH MOB"
My name is Nikki Bronner and I am a Cancer survivor!! I was diagnosed in 1990 at the age of 16 with Hodgkins Disease !!! I am also a receiver of a Wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York.
My story is very long, so I will be short. Many pages are needed to get thru it, so let me put it as simple as possible.
My first round of treatment went for a little over a year with High Dose Chemotherapy. I reached remission, received a Wish and the next 4-1/2 years of my life was looking better and better.
However, in1995, I was diagnosed again. At this point I received more High Dose Chemotherapy and then received an Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant thru Upstate Hospital in Syracuse. I managed to "WIN" another battle. Not an easy fight, but I made it.
The next 4-1/2 years, yes, things were getting better, so I thought. Then it hit again in 2000. At this point my options were less and I had alot of decisions to make. After research, I chose to opt-out of a donor transplant. My sister was a match, but the fear of "not making it", steered me in another direction. I started High Dose Chemotherapy again and took a second chance, with another Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant. It seemed the best answer.
I did receive another remission and I was again hoping that I "WON" the battle. Unfortunately, in 2001, only a few months after the news of remission, I relapsed again. Options were slimmer, and this time, some radiation therapy was the road I had to take.
As of today, I have remained in remission and I still hope I "WON" this battle for good. The price I pay for all the treatment is high. My health is not what a typical 37 year old should be, but I can say, I have no complaints. I must accept this and embrace the good and bad. I stay positive and keep pushing forward, no matter what.
I am now organizing the CNY Martial Arts "FLASH MOB" . I hope to raise enough money to grant the Wish of a child who needs to smile while battling thru a rough time, just as I have. It is an opportunity for me to give back. The Martial Arts has been in my life and family for 30 years. The Martial Arts community is an exceptional group of people and I believe that together we can make this happen.
I am hoping my friends, my Martial Arts peers, my family, and their families will help me make this happen !!!! Every little bit helps !!! Let's make a child smile this holiday season.
Please help me reach the $6000.00 goal and join us:
Sunday, November 27th at 1pm - Carousel Center Mall
All Martial Arts schools, families and friends are invited. Kids and Adults.
Like the official Facebook page, get all the information, watch the videos, learn the routine, participate, or just donate and join us to watch our show. Scheduled practices will be announced on the page and I am also available to teach at your school. Woo Hoo :) Let's GO :)
Thank you so much for your support !!!
