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Stem Cell Recipient Meets Queens Man Who Saved His Life

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

On Sunday, a stem cell donor from Queens met the man whose life he saved through a stem cell transplant, CBS2’s Christina Fan reported. On the first night of Chanukah — a holiday that celebrates miracles — the two strangers celebrated their own. Ehud Kadry is a 27-year-old father from Queens. Paul Kaplowitz is a 69-year-old pediatric oncologist from Virginia. They were meeting for the first time, but were already deeply connected.

A Miracle on the West Mall: Nonprofit Finds Perfect Marrow Match at UT Volunteer Fair

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Approximately every three minutes one person in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. And for most, a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant from a perfect stranger is their only hope. Chances of finding a match are much harder for racial minorities, especially African Americans, whose donor pool is exceptionally small because bone marrow compatibility is closely linked with race.

MatzoBall singles can make miracles

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

This year, Jewish singles will have the opportunity to make a miracle when they go to the MatzoBall at Royale in Boston on Christmas Eve. The famed Boston event is taking place for the 33rd consecutive year, and the 2019 edition is featuring an inaugural partnership with Gift of Life Marrow Registry to increase chances of matching blood cancer patients in need of a life-saving marrow or blood stem-cell transplant with individuals who can provide it.

Stem Cell Donor to Meet His Recipient at Brooklyn Chanukah Event

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

A Queens stem cell donor will meet and learn the identity of the Virginia stranger whose life he saved with a transplant through Gift of Life Marrow Registry, during the ceremonial lighting of Brooklyn’s biggest menorah on the first night of Chanukah, December 22, at Grand Army Plaza.

NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter's LIV Life Party

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Celebrate with Cris and other celebrities while helping Gift of Life Marrow Registry cure blood cancer and other blood diseases through bone marrow and stem cell transplants.

Eli Myron: FSU student discovers passion for coral reef conservation through science diving

Dec 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Eli Myron is turning his long-time hobby of scuba diving into a career through the research opportunities he’s experienced at Florida State University...In addition, he is a Campus Ambassador for the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, giving presentations and raising awareness for the marrow registry around the Tallahassee community.