In February, 2001 my son Michael received a bone marrow transplant for non-Hodgkins lymphoma at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore MD. I lived in upstate NY with my family but moved to Baltimore to be Mike's caregiver during this process. We were there for 8 months. Mike was unable to travel the long distance back to Cambridge NY by car because of his treatments and complications. Air flight costs were prohibitive from Baltimore to Albany, NY. After 4 months of not seeing home, we were saved by Southwest Airlines opening a new run from BWI airport to Albany. We were able to fly for $80 round trip! We did it twice- once to have Mike be the sponser for his cousin's confirmation- a very special occassion for both guys- and the second time for Mike to visit home in Cambridge. Mike died 2 months later and Southest flew him home for the last time. My family are faithful Southwest supporters and although we don't fly too frequently, we also fly Southwest if possible. Thanks for being there for my sick kid when we really needed you. Glad to hear you're making that same opportunity available to other sick kids and their families.
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