A heartfelt hug to say thank you for a life saved. Sharona donated her blood stem cells in New York City on September 11th, 2001.

Partners for Life Honorees receive their award from Master of Ceremonies, Ron Rifkin.

Gift of Life's program was a first in the history of the New York Stock Exchange!

Sharona gets a tearful hug from Alan Snyder's mother at the New York Stock Exchange

Jay Feinberg, Gift of Life's Founder and Executive Director with his father, Jack Feinberg

Medina Trincher poses with her life-saving donor, Rachael Hirsch. Both women live in Israel and plan to keep in close touch with one another. After all, they are now blood relatives!

Daniel Rosenfield, recipient of the Solomon Weill Volunteer Award. Daniel's selfless determination to help others in the face of his own personal struggle are an inspiration to us all!

Tiffany Hampton (right) with her life-saving donor, Debra Swarz. Tiffany and Debra met for the first time on May 20th at a luncheon arranged by Gift of Life!

Chaia gets a kiss from Billy Begal, who personally delivered blood stem cells to her in Israel from her donor in the United States.

Partners for Life 2004 Honorees Alan Snyder and Susan Katz Snyder with their life-saving donor, Sharona Rosenberg and her husband Nachman. Alan and Sharona had the rare opportunity to meet before the gala during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange!

Howard Jonas, Founder and Chairman of the IDT Corporation (and Partners for Life 2003 Honoree!) was delighted to introduce his employee, Sharona Rosenberg to the man whose life she saved!

Chaia Kleist is an extraordinary survivor who lived through not only the horrors of the Holocaust, but the fear and uncertainty of leukemia and a blood stem cell transplant. Here, she tearfully rejoices with her donor, Yocheved Berger.

Gift of Life's Donor Center Coordinator Elizabeth Schy with Dr. Ruthie Spector, Partners for Life 2004 Honorary Chair, and Jack & Arlene Feinberg

Gift of Life's Founder and Executive Director Jay Feinberg poses with Alan Snyder & Susan Katz Snyder overlooking the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange

The market must be up because there are nothing but smiling faces all around as trading begins for the day!

Many of Gift of Life's staff were also present as Alan and Sharona were introduced at the Stock Exchange.

A family affair: Sharona's mom & daughter Adira along with Alan's mother were all on hand to celebrate on this exciting day!