Jeremy Edwin Taylor passed away on July 6, 2008 due to complications of Severe Aplastic Anemia. He fought a courageous 6 year battle against the disease. During that time he had numerous blood tests, biopsies, and blood transfusions. He had two ATGAM treatments, which helped for a while. But his condition worsened in 2007, and it was determined in early 2008 that he would need a bone marrow transplant. A donor was found in a just a few months after being registered. However, Jeremy picked up a bacteria, and in his weakened condtion he was not able to recover.

Most people did not realize how ill that Jeremy was. He never complained. He went to work every day that he was able. He spent time with his friends and family, and enjoyed his life. The grief that his Father, and his friends and family have felt can not be put into words.

It is our hope that something positive can happen in his name. We can honor and remember him by making a donation to AA&MDSIF research in his name.

Aplastic anemia is a rare disease. About 3 out of every 1 million people in the United States get aplastic anemia each year. The disease appears more often in eastern Asian countries, where it affects about 15 out of every 1 million people. It can affect people of any age.

In most cases, doctors do not know the cause of aplastic anemia. In about 20% of patients, the disease develops from an inherited disorder, such as Fanconi anemia. Aplastic anemia may also be caused by high doses of radiation or certain chemicals or viruses. There is evidence that in many people aplastic anemia is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune system is reacting against itself. The immune system attacks the bone marrow and stops it from making enough blood cells.

Much more research needs to be done to help others with this disease.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts.

Another way that you can help is to consider being a bone marrow donor. You can get the information at http://www.marrow.org

Thanks for your support, and for honoring Jeremy.

Jerry and Kim

(You can also find Jeremy Edwin Taylor on Facebook)