Released on = March 27, 2007, 6:32 am

Press Release Author = Judy Mulkern

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Caroline Rodonis is a mother of two young children, ages 6
and 4, the wife of a teacher, and a teacher herself, is now a stay-at-home mom. But
she has an extra job. In June 2006, she was diagnosed with the acute form of
leukemia AML. Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Oasis for Wellness acknowledge Carol Rodonis
(carolrodonis.com) as she courageously fights leukemia with strength, poise, and
exemplary attitude.

Press Release Body =
Caroline Rodonis is a mother of two young children, ages 6 and 4, the wife of a
teacher, and a teacher herself, is now a stay-at-home mom. But she has an extra job.
In June 2006, she was diagnosed with the acute form of leukemia AML. She spent
approximately a month at UConn hospital, where she underwent chemo. Miraculously,
her brother tested 100% compatible as a bone marrow donor. On July 26, Caroline
received the bone marrow transplant at Yale New Haven Hospital, after 4 days of
intensive chemo. She came home to recuperate on Aug. 12. Ms

Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu is, the leading self defense coaching organization in CT, MA,
and New England with 10 locations. It is famous worldwide for its method of training
fighters. Oasis for Wellness is Gracie Jiu Jitsu\'s sister organization that helps
doctor referred patients enhance their health and wellbeing through stress reduction
and evidence based exercise protocols. They are acknowledging that Carol Rodonis is
exemplary of a person who fights with grace and poise and lives day to day as
shinning example of how to live life well in the face of AML.

What is AML? This form of cancer is relatively rare. Those with AML produce immature
red and white blood cells, which eventually crowd out the healthy cells. White blood
cells are central to a person\'s immune system. Red blood cells carry oxygen around a
person\'s body.

In facing this challenge Carol maintains a great sense of humor. She has been told
by her doctors that she can have bananas and oranges because they have a thick rind
and are not likely to carry bacteria. She jokes that she is going to \"stuff her
face\" with bananas and oranges to stay healthy! She is going to ask her doctors
whether there are other fruits such as grapefruit or melons that she can also eat.
She can drink blueberry juice (another great immune system booster) as long as it\'s
pasteurized.

She is supposed to eat a lot of carrots because the beta-carotene supports the
immune system. She cannot drink carrot juice anymore using her juicer, and was
wondering what to do with the almost 5 pounds of organic carrots she has -- until a
wonderful mom dropped off some delicious carrot soup using her special secret
recipe. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade!

Thanks to the local group of moms who have donated a subscription to Blockbuster
Video home delivery service! This will be a great source of entertainment for the
kids too!

Caroline\'s sister is coming soon to give some much-needed TLC. Her sister has a
smile with about the same wattage as Carol\'s and she can make you laugh in an
instant. This is the best kind of therapy.

If you are searching for the perfect way to help someone, please know that the
Rodonis Family Fund is a great way to help with the family\'s financial needs. There
are ongoing bills from both Yale and UConn, and the family will need to fly
Caroline\'s brother Joey up to donate blood.

Please go to carolrodonis.com for more information.

Web Site = http://www.oasisforwellness.com

Contact Details = Jim Hughes
262 Park Road
West Hartford CT 06119
860 233 3000
www.gracie-jiu-jitsu.com