Stories

Bone Marrow recipient meets his lifesaving donor

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

It’s the life-saving gift that both recipient and donor get to celebrate thanks in part to the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Thousands of lives have been saved– and now Howard Shlensky’s is another. "When I got that phone call, I was already sitting down on the couch," recalls Schlensky. "They told me I had possibly two perfect matches. You talk about a grown man crying… what a moment."

LA Galaxy help Kick Childhood Cancer with Gift of Life partnership

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

On September 9th, in partnership with Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry, the LA Galaxy Foundation co-hosted a Kick Blood Cancer event at The Americana in Glendale. Attendees swabbed their cheeks in hopes of matching with someone battling blood cancer. Members from Gift of Life also collected swabs at the LA Galaxy home match on September 23rd, but had bigger aspirations for showcasing the life-changing results of a simple swab.

'Gift Of Life' Bone Marrow Donor Meets Man He Saved

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

It's the life-saving gift that both recipient and donor get to celebrate thanks in part to the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Thousands of lives have been saved-- and now Howard Shlensky's is another.

Local Bone Marrow Drive Ends Successfully

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

When a former Hillsboro resident was diagnosed with leukemia, many wanted to help but weren’t sure how. But now, thanks to some brainstorming and the Gift of Life organization, the residents of Marion County had a chance to help.

WeWork to open Manhattan collaboration space for cancer research

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

WeWork is teaming up with the Biden Cancer Initiative to offer space where cancer researchers, patients and oncology companies can work and collaborate in major U.S. cities, including New York.

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Miami Marlins honor three Gift of Life Marrow Registry donors

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

The Miami Marlins recently honored three Gift of Life Marrow Registry donors who reside in South Florida for their heroics in helping to save people with blood cancer and other diseases.