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A stem cell transplant with a twist. 'They are connected in so many ways'

Feb 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

It's been years since they met, but Nicki Kremer and Richard Davis remember every detail. Kremer, a college student at the time, and her family were waiting at Tampa International Airport for Davis to arrive from Kentucky. Her hair was still short from the chemotherapy. They knew Davis went by a nickname, "Bubby." Then he appeared, wearing cowboy boots and holding his daughter.

As bone-marrow donor, Las Vegas woman answers call to save a life

Feb 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

About five years ago, Las Vegan Tiffany Gordon decided to become a bone-marrow donor. Her decision to volunteer her DNA to a bone-marrow registry to help those battling blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma was inspired by her desire to serve the community.

Ferndale Man Shares Story of Donating Marrow in Hopes of More Lives Saved

Feb 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Ferndale, MI- Blake Scheer’s smiling face was missed around the Ferndale community for a few days, but it wasn’t a vacation that took the busy banker out of town. He was off in Washington DC, donating bone marrow to try and save the life of a 57 year old man that he’s never even met.

NowThis News | Cancer-Free Man Meets Donor Who Saved His Life

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Today's story is about an act of kindness that ultimately led to someone's life being saved.

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Marrow recipient meets donor at Steps for LIfe 5k South Florida

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

New York leukemia survivor Julio Rivera met his lifesaving donor Ryan Corning for the first time at the Steps for Life South Florida 5k held at South County Regional Park on Jan. 13, 2019.

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Cancer patient from New York meets stem cell donor who saved his life

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

A cancer patient from New York got the chance to thank the man who gave him a second chance at life, travelling to Florida to meet his stem cell donor. And when you see Julio Rivera and Ryan Corning together, you'd think they've been best friends for life.