Unstoppable Overcomers Ep# 99 Jermaine Jackson Cancer Thriver!

Jermaine is a father of two, an elementary school teacher, a coach, and an entrepreneur. Jermaine shares his fight with Multiple Myeloma and how he drew inspiration from deep inside, not only himself but the lessons he taught his own children as well as others. At the young age of 42, Jermaine was forced to shift his focus from mentoring others to caring for himself. Jermaine hopes that sharing his story will inspire others to focus on their own wellness and never quit – no matter what life throws their way. In doing so, he had the opportunity to watch his children grow into their own, taking responsibility for their successes in life – bringing with them the lessons their father taught them. By supporting Grow On Windsor, you're showing Jermaine and all men living with cancer in our region that they are not alone. We Grow On Together. JERMAINE'S DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT In the spring of 2020, Jermaine was feeling "off." He was overcome with the feeling that something wasn't quite right, but he couldn't point to anyone feeling that could be the source of his ailment. He kept monitoring himself, looking for signs or symptoms that he could then share with a doctor. A few months later, in the summer of 2020, Jermaine felt unbearable back pain and took himself to the Emergency Room. Initial tests revealed alarming numbers in his blood levels, and he immediately received a transfusion. Jermaine remained hospitalized for three weeks. During that initial stay, at just 42 years old, Jermaine was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. The coach in him knew he needed a 'game plan.' He started researching how he could help himself and assist the medical staff in executing an effective treatment plan. He knew that building a game plan for himself meant he had to pull his focus away from overseeing his son Quincy's success so closely. It was time for Quincy to step into his own and use Jermaine's lessons on the basketball court and in life. Jermaine focused on what he could control; his nutrition, his rest, his activity levels, and most importantly for Jermaine, his optimism. He believed doing so would assist in the treatment he was receiving. This was the coach's game plan. That coaching mentality stays with Jermaine to this day. He hopes his mentality and drive encourage others because he knows they're watching; he's coached and taught hundreds of kids and raised three children of his own. He knows they're still learning from his lessons. To support Jermaine in his fight with cancer and make donations go to: https://windsorcancerfoundation.org/gow-ambassador-meet.../ To connect with Jermaine, go to: Instagram: jermain3jackson