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Comic Book Debuts at Florida Supercon to Honor Heroes Who Save the Lives of Blood Cancer Patients

Sep 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

As comic book fans flock to Florida Supercon today, a new comic book will be unveiled to honor the real-life heroes who voluntarily donate blood stem cells and bone marrow to save the lives of patients battling blood cancer.

NEWS First Look: Gift of Life Marrow Registry debuts digital comic book

Sep 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

The Gift of Life Marrow Registry and cartoonist Angus Cameron have collaborated on "The Call," a digital comic book that honors individuals who donate stem cells and bone marrow to people with blood cancer. The comic book, which arrives just ahead of World Marrow Donor Day on September 18, tells the story of a child who finds purpose when identified as a lifesaving match for a cancer patient.

Comic Book Debuts at Florida Supercon to Honor Heroes Who Save the Lives of Blood Cancer Patients

Sep 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

As comic book fans flock to Florida Supercon today, a new comic book will be unveiled to honor the real-life heroes who voluntarily donate blood stem cells and bone marrow to save the lives of patients battling blood cancer. Entitled "The Call," the digital comic book is created by Gift of Life Marrow Registry in collaboration with cartoonist Angus Cameron.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Marrow registry founded by man who wanted to pay the Gift of Life forward

Sep 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Diagnosed with leukemia in 1991, Jay Feinberg was told he would need a bone marrow transplant to survive, but there was no matching donor for him in the registry. His loving and persistent family would not take "no" for an answer! They organized an international grassroots campaign to find his donor.

Orthodox Community Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive

Aug 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

A simple swab inside your cheeks can save someone’s life. That’s not hyperbole but is actually the basis of a bone marrow donor recruitment drive held in person at Congregation Beth Jacob and Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael in late July and continuing online, especially targeting the Jewish community.

Possibility of third vaccine shot could be life-changing for some in Kansas City metro

Aug 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

A COVID-19 booster shot could be just days away from getting into the arms of people who are immunocompromised. Getting there is a two-step process. The FDA must approve the third MRNA COVID-19 vaccine shot for emergency use. Then the CDC is expected to meet Friday to decide whether to recommend the third shot’s use as a booster.

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