Life is given and taken in patterns hard to understand
It's not fair, it's not just, it's simply the cards dealt in our hands

If life is a game of chance, then let us bet on something noble and selfless
Acts that demonstrate how we can be both courageous and relentless

And as opportunities to make a difference arise
All help is welcome, don't base impact solely on size

So long as it's sincere and straight from the heart
Our loved ones will never truly depart

At night let's be thankful for the moments we lived through morning to eve
Because tomorrow we will continue to be relentless for Steve

- Anthony Realeza

 

Welcome to RELENTLESS4STEVE.com

Thank you for coming to this site to show your interest and support for Steven Pho and his family. Please take the time to look around. The information provided is for the purpose of sharing his story as well as providing insight on how easy it is to save lives. Right now, he needs YOUR help to spread the word on Bone Marrow Transplants-- the more people know, the more they will understand the simplicity in providing the gift of life. We hope that coming to this site will make you chuckle and smile in the same way that Steve has made us smile and laugh in our own lives.

Please read, embrace and share the story of a much loved son, brother, cousin and friend. Most importantly, be sure to check out  HOW EASY IT IS TO HELP!

--- 
Queen's Park Press Conference June 24th, 2009
 
 

 

Relentless Bands

 

 
Update

 Monday January 11, 2010

 http://www.chinesestemcell.ca/

Come volunteer or stop by on March 27th with family and friends to help save lives!!!

CLICK FOR DETAILS


 

This will be a great event to get out and help educate people on how easy it is to help increase the chances of saving fellow Asians in our community. Steven and many other leukemia patients are relying on the generosity and kindness of those who donate their their time to do cheek swabs as well as those who take the time to volunteer for these events. Together we can all make a difference. 

>>>CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER FORM<<<

See you all there!!

Please feel free to contact nghin@relentless4steve.com for any details as to what kind of activities are involved with these events.

 

Monday January 11, 2010

Steve is back at PMH now as his leukemia has returned. 

Please continue to pray for him and his family during this difficult time that they are too familiar with.

Finding a bone marrow match has been the ultimate priority, and now more than ever, we need your help to share his story and get more Asian donors into the bank!

 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE WORD, GET INVOLVED AND HELP SAVE A LIFE!!!
Visit www.onematch.ca to find out how!
 
Update
Thursday August 13, 2009

Steven is doing well and is back at PMH.  He wants to say hi to everyone who's been thinking about him and let them know "he's good" :p
Let's continue to spread the word and find that matching donor!

Please remember to email CBS at ati@blood.ca to get a copy of your HLA Typing. Once you receive it, please forward it over to nghin@relentless4steve.com so we can give it to Steven's doctor. 

Thanks again to all of those who've done so much in helping us sharing the story, at events, putting his story out in the media and simply just thinking and praying for him.  

Friday July 24, 2009

Steven has proven to all of us how RELENTLESS he is in this fight.  He has had a rough week and has fortunately defied what the doctors were saying.  Please continue to pray for him and his family through these tough times. 

We love you Steve, please continue to fight and stay strong!

 

 

Sunday July 12, 2009

NIGHT IT UP was a huge success this weekend. Many thanks to all the volunteers and donors who came out to help support Steve.  Special thanks to all the generous volunteers from OTHER HALF who really put everything together to make it happen.

WE CLOSED THE EVENT WITH 1111 PROSPECTIVE DONORS!!!!

 

Lucky number!!!! All 760 people waiting for a bone marrow transplant in Canada are looking for just that 1!

This is amazing, thanks to all of you who were kind enough to let us swab the inside of their cheeks! Please spread the word that it is all we need at this point to find THE ONE!

You can find some pics from the event here.

Monday July 6, 2009

Once again, I want to thank you for showing your support for my brother.

I want to invite you all to come out to an event called "NIGHT IT UP." At this event, there will be ORAL SWAB BOOTHS available. So if you haven't done this simple test yet to see if your a match for Steven, please come to this event to learn more about how EASY the process is or just come out to have FUN and HELP SPREAD THE WORD.

What is "NIGHT IT UP"?

“Night it Up!” is a two-night celebration of Asian lifestyle, culture, and beliefs with a Canadian spin, bringing together a fresh mix of ethnic FOODS, over sixteen hours of stage PERFORMANCES from local talent, and traditional GAMES and ACTIVITIES. The event emulates the FESTIVE and LIVELY atmosphere of popular ASIAN-STYLE NIGHT MARKETS found in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.Organized by YOUTH and motivated through practice of philanthropy, they believe in giving back to the community in support of socially beneficial causes.

LOCATION: 3636 Steeles Ave. East, Markham (West of Warden) at the
METRO SQUARE

DATE AND TIME: Friday, July 10th (7 pm - 1 am)
Saturday, July 11th (1 pm - 1 am)


Please continue to tell family and friends about Steven's story. Please invite family and friends who wish to get tested but have not had the chance to come out to this event. We urge you all to be there because time is running out. We need all your help to save my brother, Steven Pho's life.

Learn more about Night It Up here...