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MI’s Wolf makes vital stem cell donation

Jan 2025 MEDIA COVERAGE

Mercer Island’s David Wolf said that by being part of a Jewish family he’s learned through his Judaism studies the utmost importance of saving a life.

Yen-Michael Hsu Hired at Gift of Life Marrow Registry

Jan 2025 MEDIA COVERAGE

Gift of Life Marrow Registry has appointed Yen-Michael Hsu, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, CABP as Co-Chief Medical Officer.

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Vital Heroes: The Power of Living Donors

Dec 2024 MEDIA COVERAGE

David Bowie sang, "We can be heroes, just for one day." But imagine being a hero every day. For an act that costs you no money, and just a little time. Organ donation. It’s something we don’t think about enough, but why? Did you know you could donate stem cells or bone marrow and be back to work the next day?

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Thousands attend National Menorah lighting on The Ellipse

Dec 2024 MEDIA COVERAGE

Dec. 25 marked a rare occasion as it was both Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah, a coincidence that hasn't occurred since 2005. Thousands gathered on The Ellipse to witness the lighting of the National Menorah, an event celebrated annually since 1979.

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University student’s stem cell donation becomes lifeline for cancer survivor

Dec 2024 MEDIA COVERAGE

At Florida Gulf Coast University, a simple cheek swab led one student to make a life-changing difference. Zoe Horowitz, a senior at the school, joined a bone marrow registry, not knowing she would soon save a stranger's life. In February 2023, she donated peripheral blood stem cells to Kevin Mitchell, 63, a Southwest Airlines pilot battling a rare blood cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome.

Stem donor meets recipient at Florida Gulf Coast University

Dec 2024 MEDIA COVERAGE

A Florida Gulf Coast University student is giving the gift of life this holiday season. FGCU senior Zoe Horowitz met the person who received her stem cell donation face-to-face.