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Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved his life

Mar 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

A New England lymphoma survivor met the selfless stranger from South Carolina, who gave him the most priceless gift. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.

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'Exuberant and thankful': Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved his life

Mar 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

Joyful tears and grateful hearts at a celebration of life in Boston Thursday night. At a Gift of Life marrow registry fundraiser, a New England lymphoma survivor met the selfless stranger from South Carolina, who gave him the most priceless gift.

New Jersey lymphoma survivor meets Boston woman who saved her life through stem cell transplant

Mar 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

Gift of Life stem cell donor Alexandra Levy met her transplant recipient Diane Berson for the first time at Celebrating Life New York City, held at the Edison Hotel on Feb. 23, 2023.

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Gift Of Life Marrow Registry's Steps For Life 5K Run & Walk

Feb 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

Gift of Life Marrow Registry introduced a 34-year-old stem cell donor from The Villages, Fla., to his grateful recipient – a survivor of acute leukemia - during the organization’s annual Steps for Life 5k Run & Walk in Boca Raton. Donors and recipients may not meet for the first year after transplant, so it was an emotional and heartwarming moment.

University of South Carolina Delta Zeta to Hold Sweet Caroline Bone Marrow Registry Swabbing

Feb 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

The University of South Carolina Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority (USC DZ) will host its 18th annual Sweet Caroline Bone Marrow Registry swabbing at Soda City Market on Saturday, February 18th and 25th, 2023 to register people for the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry.

How Swabbing Through Gift of Life on Birthright Israel Saved a Life

Feb 2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

Why did you swab for Gift of Life on your Birthright Israel trip? Billy Richman: "I never questioned it. There are not many Jews in the world, and it can be very hard for a Jewish person to find another with matching DNA. Anything I can do to help others, Jewish or not, is a no-brainer. I was just telling my friend about my experience and that I matched.