Darren created the foundation to fight multiple myloma. Its goal is to raising money for researching a cure for this rare form of bone cancer, which afflicts his father, and provide support for those suffering from the disease. He's my hero. There is no cure for this fatal disease, but a patient's life may be prolonged through chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplants.
Life expectancy is about three years, although people can live much longer.
Craig McCarty's cancer is undergoing treatment, and he is able to remain active and administers the Foundation. What makes this story even more moving is that meanwhile Darren depends on his father as he struggles with his own disease, alcoholism. Craig's diagnosis and Darren's commitment to recovery occurred at almost the same time. But it's something we can try and battle. I think the hardest thing to do when you have a disease, whether it be cancer or alcoholism, is to feel alone.