Survivor Stories

• Jay Feinberg
  When Jay Feinberg was diagnosed with leukemia and told he would need a bone marrow transplant to survive, he had no idea that his personal journey would result in the establishment of a grass roots organization that would later save the lives of hundreds of patients in need. But that's precisely what happened. read more

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• Randi Igoe
  Whether you surround yourself with family, friends, or other cancer-survivors, it is very important to have a strong support system in place to help you fight a good fight.  Every patient needs someone positive in his or her corner to provide strength and hope.

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• Evie Goldfine
  At the age of 53, Evie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. Thanks to Gift of Life, she received a successful transplant and was able to witness the marriage of her daughter and the birth of her three grandchildren. Evie is very involved "giving back" as a Special Advisor to Gift of Life and co-founder of Swab-a-Cheek, Save-a-Life. read more

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• Scott

  I was diagnosed with Myeleofibrosis, a fatal bone marrow disease where the bone marrow becomes extensively scarred, in December of 2007. I learned of my illness when I had an unexpected gall bladder surgery and had uncontrolled bleeding, which resulted in a bone marrow biopsy to determine why I had bled. Though the condition could be controlled by medication, the doctors informed me that I would need a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant within two years to survive.

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