2006
Aaron Craig is from Richardson, TX and will be attending King’s College in New York, studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Aaron has severe Hemophilia B. Aaron believes that living with Hemophilia is a blessing. “The outside world looks at a person with a bleeding disorder and asks why? I am here to ask why not? As the saying goes, ‘If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!’ I love lemonade. As my life continues on I will strive not for wealth or fame or anything of such that our society puts on such a pedestal, but strive to be a positive influence to those around me such as my dad was to a young boy like me.”
Cory Kruger lives in Fonda, NY and will attend Siena College to pursue a degree in Business or Political Science. Cory has Juvenile Diabetes. Cory believes that every dark cloud has a silver lining. After the initial shock of the diagnosis Cory was determined to change his life style by losing weight, exercising, and becoming more aware of what food he put in his body. “My passion is to explore my own limitations, to see how much I can ultimately achieve as an adult. As I mentioned, I would like to be involved in researched or politics; not for myself, but to be a helpful force in finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes.”
Daniel Musher of Bethesda, MD will be attending Brown University in September and pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. Daniel is a severe Hemophiliac. For Daniel having Hemophilia has taught him to be responsible for his own well being and to be aware and value his health. “Because of my Hemophilia, I appreciate things, such as my active life style, which other people may take for granted. Although hemophilia has shaped who I am today, I have not let it restrict my life. I am a normal kid. I do not consider myself a ‘hemophialic’,; rather, I am a kid with hemophilia.”
Craig Nally of Foxborough, MA will be attending the University of Vermont to studyPre-Med, with a minor in Spanish. . Craig has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and a blood coagulation defect. Craig has a severe skin disorder that causes the skin to be elastic and tear more easily than normal skin. Ever since he was young he has always wanted to work in a hospital since he has always spent so much time in them. “Ever since I was really young I have always dreamed of being that doctor who can take in hurt, sick, and crying little kids, fix them up, and send them home feeling better and happy children again.”
Nathan Strauss of St. Louis, MO a will study Pre-law, majoring in economics and math at Harvard in the fall. Nathan has Hemophilia A severe. Nathan’s independence and self-awareness helped him in his decision to organize a series of workshops at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis to teach younger children with hemophilia the important lesson of self-infusion.. “Whether or not I can ever achieve my childhood goal of actually curing hemophilia, I plan to dedicate myself completely to furthering my scientific and community activities to becoming an M.D./Ph.D. and devoting my work to helping others improve their lives through medicine and through their own actions.”