Gilbert Aguirre was diagnosed with leukemia last year, although his prognosis is good, he continues to struggle financially. At the same time, his coworker at the Goodyear Fire Department Austin Peck is battling a rare form of cancer.
For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists.
Gilbert is passionate about helping people understand the importance of not only early detection, and implementing changes in procedures to protect future generations of firefighters, he is also helping to get the word out about becoming part of the donor pool for bone marrow, which is key to fighting Leukemia. Gilbert has worked with Be The Match, and encourages everyone to consider becoming a donor.
