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Family of 3-year-old meets Winter Garden man who gave life-saving bone marrow donation

Apr 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

The parents of a 3-year-old Polk County boy are celebrating in a big way. On Tuesday, they finally got the chance to meet the man who gave their son a life-saving gift. Jamie Lowe received thunderous applause for his life-saving bone marrow donation. Lowe from Winter Garden met his recipient, 3-year-old Avery Cook of Spring Hill.

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Family of 3-year-old meets Winter Garden man who gave life-saving bone marrow donation

Apr 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

The parents of a 3-year-old Polk County boy are celebrating in a big way. On Tuesday, they finally got the chance to meet the man who gave their son a life-saving gift. Jamie Lowe received thunderous applause for his life-saving bone marrow donation. Lowe from Winter Garden met his recipient, 3-year-old Avery Cook of Spring Hill.

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Gift of Life Inaugural Golf Tournament

Apr 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter hosts the inaugural Gift of Life Marrow Registry Golf Tournament.

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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.