Stories

Searching for a miracle match: #SloaneStrong

Apr 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Each year, more than 18 thousand people, in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses where a bone marrow transplant is their best treatment option. Thousands of those on the list are children. Only 30 percent have a matching relative, leaving many hoping for a stranger to save their life. One of those on the list is a little four-year-old who is on a mission for a match.

Best Life: Searching for a miracle #SloaneStong

Apr 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Each year, more than 18,000 people, in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses where a bone marrow transplant is their best treatment option. Thousands of those on the list are children. Only 30 percent have a matching relative, leaving many hoping for a stranger to save their life.

‘Tis the gift to be life-changing

Feb 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Brendan Dunn, BS ’20, relaxed into his seat at The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Gift of Life-Be The Match Collection Center in Boca Raton, Fla. It was time for the Gift of Life team to take charge of his "donation vacation." Dunn had learned he was a match to a patient in the international bone marrow and stem cell registry just in time for winter break.

Heiting Nominated for ECAC Student-Athlete of the Year

Feb 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Junior forward Grace Heiting of the Union College women's hockey team was announced as a finalist for the 2021 Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award, the ECAC Hockey conference office announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Granting the gift of life – Alumnus overcomes fear of needles, pandemic to donate bone marrow to cancer patient

Feb 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Grant Bigman (’12) credits his Madison Experience with inspiring him to continue Being the Change beyond his undergraduate involvement. As a student, Bigman dedicated himself to community service as a Student Ambassador, a First yeaR Orientation Guide (FROG), a leader in Make Your Mark On Madison (MYMOM), and by participating in two Alternative Break Program trips.

Gift of Life Announces Partnership with Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity

Jan 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Teaming up to help save the lives of blood cancer patients, Gift of Life Marrow Registry and Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity are proud to announce a new philanthropy partnership. The Fraternity will support Gift of Life's mission by hosting donor registry drives virtually and, when possible, through social-distancing-guide-lined events.