MDS Survivors Give Special Message to Robin Roberts


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BY CHARLIE MCKEAGUE

ANCHOR CARISSA LOETHEN

 

A timeless message of hope and inspiration on "Good Morning America" this morning. 

 

Three siblings diagnosed one by one, all with a rare form of MDS.

 

Despite major complications during bone marrow transplants, the two boys persevered.

 

The youngest - needed a rare stem cell transplant - she too never gave up.

 

Each of them shared personal messages with Robin Roberts - who was recently diagnosed with MDS.

 

“Robin, you are so strong and so great, that you're just going to do amazing. I want you to know that we're all here for you. And we're all rooting for you.

“Already beaten breast cancer. We know you will beat this, too.

“And we're with you the entire way.”

 

Friday will be Roberts’ last day on “GMA” before she goes on medical leave to receive a bone marrow transplant. 

 

On Twitter - viewers offered Roberts messages and prayers.

 

And Ryan Seacrest “@RobinRoberts We're cheering for you Robin...your courage and strength are inspiring.”

 

Entertainment Weekly reports Roberts will be on leave for months and no return date has been announced. 

 

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