About BBP
About BBP
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"The opportunity of life is to serve."
"The opportunity of life is to serve."
-William Arthur Ward
We simply wanted to do more.
We simply wanted to do more.
We knew more could be done, but instead of knowing and wishing more could be done, we decided to do something that could directly impact situations and outcomes individuals and their famillies.
We knew more could be done, but instead of knowing and wishing more could be done, we decided to do something that could directly impact situations and outcomes individuals and their famillies.
An unwanted diagnosis gave us a reason to care, caring created a desire to serve, and the Better Blood Project gave a platform to give.
An unwanted diagnosis gave us a reason to care, caring created a desire to serve, and the Better Blood Project gave a platform to give.
The answer had been there all along.
The answer had been there all along.
Thinking there has to be more to life, and unhappy with working a "normal" job, I realized my answer was given in 2019 with a rare blood disorder diagnosis.
Thinking there has to be more to life, and unhappy with working a "normal" job, I realized my answer was given in 2019 with a rare blood disorder diagnosis.
I didn't realize it until nearly four years later, but it was an opportunity to take an unfortunate life circumstance and turn it into something great.
I didn't realize it until nearly four years later, but it was an opportunity to take an unfortunate life circumstance and turn it into something great.
I think we all want the answers in life to be easy and clearly laid out in front of us. When I was diagnosed in 2019, I felt like my world was somewhat starting to crumble around me. I didn't know how my life was going to be impacted as an individual, a husband and new father, and unfortunately, for many years I let my diagnosis get the best of me.
I think we all want the answers in life to be easy and clearly laid out in front of us. When I was diagnosed in 2019, I felt like my world was somewhat starting to crumble around me. I didn't know how my life was going to be impacted as an individual, a husband and new father, and unfortunately, for many years I let my diagnosis get the best of me.
I slowly grew more and more bitter - frustrated with my genetics, disappointed in my higher power, and disgusted by those that didn't do their part in keeping themselves healthy. I continuously searched for answers and resolve, and yet nothing came to fruition.
I slowly grew more and more bitter - frustrated with my genetics, disappointed in my higher power, and disgusted by those that didn't do their part in keeping themselves healthy. I continuously searched for answers and resolve, and yet nothing came to fruition.
Throughout my journey to find answers, I didn't realize that I was looking for them on my terms, not as they were being presented to me. David Cooke wrote, "It wasn't until my quest to find peace and clarity in my most challenging, chaotic situation did I realize that taking action on the most simple, obvious idea would facilitate a monumental change in my life."
Throughout my journey to find answers, I didn't realize that I was looking for them on my terms, not as they were being presented to me. David Cooke wrote, "It wasn't until my quest to find peace and clarity in my most challenging, chaotic situation did I realize that taking action on the most simple, obvious idea would facilitate a monumental change in my life."
David was right. I was looking for answers in all the wrong places, and it took me years to realize that the answers I was looking for were right in front of me. In June of 2023 I decided to take my diagnosis and use it to accomplish good - good in the form of the Better Blood Project.
David was right. I was looking for answers in all the wrong places, and it took me years to realize that the answers I was looking for were right in front of me. In June of 2023 I decided to take my diagnosis and use it to accomplish good - good in the form of the Better Blood Project.
My diagnosis has given me clarity on life and what's important. It has allowed me to work all the time compared to a normal 9 to 5 job (haha), it has opened doors, created friendships, partnerships, and has given me a platform to care, serve, and give.
My diagnosis has given me clarity on life and what's important. It has allowed me to work all the time compared to a normal 9 to 5 job (haha), it has opened doors, created friendships, partnerships, and has given me a platform to care, serve, and give.
The Better Blood Project was born in the wake of an unfortunate event, but I'm confident much more good will come as a result.
The Better Blood Project was born in the wake of an unfortunate event, but I'm confident much more good will come as a result.
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