Ike McKinnon

"Dr. McKinnon is my HERO, he saved my life"

Danny Steinke, 14 Year Old,
Leukemia Survivor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Danny is now 18 years old. At age 8, he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Ike McKinnon and his family spent time with Danny as he was growing up, taking him to Pistons and Red Wing games. Danny was also made "Chief For The Day" while Ike was still on the force.

To: Isaiah Mckinnon
Subject: Good News
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005

Dear Pat and Ike,

Today is April 1st, No jokes in this letter that's for sure. Today Danny had many good things in the mail. First he finally got a letter from the Ministry of Transportation saying "Your medical report has been approved!!!!!!!!! and a notice of reinstatement will be mailed to you" . Well he got that today! Yes he is in the car driving as I am writing this. Then the next letter he opened was for St. Clair College, and the letter said "Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you acceptance to the Early Childhood Education program! Wow he was shaking with all this good news.

We are so proud of him! Ike do you recall last year on April 1st?? Danny had his second operation. Wow its so funny how Jesus works. All Danny wanted to do is work with children, and help them through trying times, and Jesus knows that!!! I am positive.

Just wanted to thank you and your wife for making Danny push for life,,,, push for his dreams,,, and you are a big part! For making him push on. But most of all you are his hero.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Julie Steinke