Clarifying a White House Letter on Stem Cell Research
|The White House recently launched a site on Tumblr to feature letters sent to the president by the American people.
The handful of letters posted so far cover a variety of subjects, including the usual suspects such as jobs, wages, healthcare and the economy.
But one letter in particular stands out and has garnered attention in the media — including media overseas e.g., here and here.
The letter is from 15-year-old Gavin Nore of Iowa. Early in 2013, Gavin was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Gavin courageously fought back against his diagnosis. Doctors utilized stem cells to treat Gavin and this treatment, combined with Gavin’s bravery, led to victory in his battle against this cancer.