Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts Returns to ‘Good Morning America’

Posted on 02/20/2013 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | EntertainmentBy David Bauder, Television Writer, The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Roberts made her return to ABC’s “Good Morning America” Wednesday, five months to the day after receiving a bone marrow transplant and a year since she started feeling symptoms of the ailment that has sidelined her since August. Roberts looked thin and didn’t bother to cover her hair loss with a wig. She wore a wide smile in taking her seat next to co-host George Stephanopoulos on TV’s …

Donors Wanted: Robin Roberts Helps Push Bone Marrow Donation

Posted on 06/12/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthABC News’ Robin Roberts, 51, who announced she will undergo a bone marrow transplant this fall to fight a rare blood disorder, was fortunate that her older sister, Sally Ann, was the perfect match to donate marrow — the only treatment for Roberts’ myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of pre-leukemia. Both women know that many patients don’t have a family member who is eligible, and they are encouraging everyone to sign up with Be The Match, an organization that helps match marrow …

Robin Roberts Gets Her AARP Card!

Posted on 11/18/2010 by | General News | Comments

Entertainment | Personal HealthRobin Roberts is turning the big 5-0! On yesterday’s Good Morning America, and as part of the show’s “50 and Fierce” series, Robin connected with three experts on how to stay healthy physically at 50 and beyond. She walks viewers through her new workout routine (yoga!), and then talks with nutritionist Rachel Beller, Dr. Oz, and AARP’s Health and Fitness Ambassador – and tennis legend – Martina Navratilova. All three give Robin tips on how to stay healthy at 50. …