Stories

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.

LA Galaxy to “Go Gold” in September in support of MLS’ 5th annual Kick Childhood Cancer campaign

Sep 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

LA Galaxy has announced their support for MLS WORKS, Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative, in their 5th annual Kick Childhood Cancer campaign benefitting Children’s Oncology Group. The campaign will officially launch on Saturday, Sept. 1 as part of childhood cancer awareness month.

Saving A Life

Aug 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

In a deeply emotional meeting earlier this month, a Michigan man who was battling blood cancer not long ago finally learned the identity of the Atlanta man who saved his life with a bone marrow donation through the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Bernard Weiner, 70, of Troy and Judah Berger, 22, of Atlanta, met for the first time at the Gift of Life Campus Ambassador Symposium at the Boca Raton Marriott.

Volunteers Host Bone Marrow Drive

Aug 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

Cancer is a random killer. It can strike any one of us at any time. A dedicated group of volunteers led by Gail Oliver of Newburgh, and Lorraine Wernow of Marlboro, are continuing to host a series of drives to register potential bone marrow and stem cell donors to benefit patients suffering from diseases like leukemia and lymphoma who are in need of transplants.