I also had two “mentors” who were AML survivors when I was going through chemo before my BMT. It was right before COVID hit in early 2020, and they both came to see me in the hospital to tell me about their experiences. One of them, Steve Buechler, was like a patient advocate and now gives speeches, writing support groups, and other types of events for leukemia organizations. He inspired me to join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s First Connections program, where I speak to AML patients on the phone about my experiences with AML and the BMT. It’s very rewarding to help others and they appreciate it, as I did when Steve talked to me.