3 years. 4 months. 29 days. Even if he had lived an entire lifetime, it never would have been enough. But on July 17th, Driscol died in the arms of his heartbroken mother after living just 3 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Fanconi anemia stole this ray of sunshine from the world and it will forever be a colder place without him in it. Days ago, Rose and David made funeral plans for their 3 year old, picked out a tiny casket, and wrote the obituary for their heroically handsome and fiercely loved son. Driscol fought Fanconi anemia every day of his short life. In the end, it was complications of the disease which took his life. Now his parents and family share his story in the hopes it will raise awareness and funding to prevent another tragedy.
Ken Atkinson, co-founder of KATA,had a mission to find better treatments and a cure for the disease that killed his children, Fanconi anemia. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short before he had that opportunity. Now it is up to his daughter, Allison, her close friends Ryan and Emily, and you, our followers and supporters, to take up the torch, raise awareness and funds for those with Fanconi anemia, support this incredible effort, and watch the KATA26.2 team run for THEIR lives!
On November 5th, Allison, Ryan and Emily will run the NYC Marathon - 26.2 miles - to raise funds for Fanconi anemia research. Emily and Ryan are dedicating MILE #1 of their marathon to Driscol to honor his life and recognize a well fought battle against Fanconi anemia. Please consider a tax deductible donation in memory of Driscol to honor him and prevent others from meeting the same fate.
The KATArun Team would like to raise $1000 in honor of each FA Fighter before the NYC Marathon on November 5th. Please help achieve this lofty goal with a donation in memory of Driscol. Click on the link above! Thank you for your consideration and support.