From: JoAnne Wortman [jwortman@amrion.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 7:13 PM Subject: Dave Wortman Hi, folks! Thank you all so very much for volunteering to donate whole blood and or platelets for David. Words can't express our appreciation for your generosity. Giving blood is truly a gift of life, especially in Dave's case. Right now it's what's sustaining him as the chemo and radiation eliminate his own supply, and it's what will sustain him for the next several weeks until his graft takes hold. Those of you who attended our pot luck last week: I have a few potholders, dishes, and utensils that I would like to return. If you are missing any of the items you brought, please let me know who you are and what you need. Thanks, too, for leaving the leftovers. It was nice not having to cook during this first traumatic week. GUIDELINES FOR VISITORS: For those of you who would like to visit Dave in the hospital, I would like to request that you instead continue to send email. His immune system is completed depleted, and the slightest infection could be deadly for him. I know he has extended invitations, but it's better if you postpone your visits for another four weeks, or wait until he's out of the hospital and in the apartment near the hospital. Due to the possibility of the presence of bacteria, mold, or fungus, no fresh or dried flowers are allowed in the transplant unit, as well as no fruit baskets or candy. He has requested that you make contributions to a fund to cover medical expenses for a young girl who had to undergo a heart transplant. Her name is Jessica Cowin. For more information see http://www.cota.org/indexframe.html Cards can be sent to: Dave Wortman Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Room 3409 Presbyterian/St. Luke's Hospital 1719 E 19th Ave DENVER CO 80218 The direct phone number in his room is 303-839-6627. Please check out http://www.goss.com/david/ . Our good friends Clint and Vera update it every few days. ========================= | JoAnne R. Wortman | Oracle DBA | phone (303) 474-2988 | jwortman@amrion.com =========================