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Championing her cause: Orland Park mother who overcame leukemia now major advocate for blood donation

Pictured are Marie and Jerry Fuesel and their children Carrie and Bob. With her family’s help, Marie overcame an October 2012 leukemia diagnosis and is now an avid advocate of blood donation. Photos submitted
The Fuesels take a photo together during Marie’s treatment.
Marie Fuesel, of Orland Park, poses with a get-well poster from her gym, Southside Knockout, through which she since become a certified holistic nutritionist.
Marie Fuesel and her husband, Jerry, pose for a photo at a Rolling Stones concert.

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Will O'Brien, Freelance Reporter
4:27 am CST January 13, 2020
Orland Park mother Marie Fuesel’s journey from cancer patient to health care advocate is to mark a new milestone Wednesday, Jan. 15, when is to join the American Red Cross and ABC 7 Chicago as an on-air ambassador for the organizations’ annual blood donation drive.

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