“My new birthday is October 25, 2011,” proclaimed Debi Jackman. The date, she explained, is when she received a bone marrow transplant from a complete stranger.
For over 1,160 camp staffers, this summer meant more than simply laughing with their campers. It meant more than spending time in the sun and hiking in the woods.
Sunday August 26 was a day met with great anticipation by two very special New Yorkers. One a heroic bone marrow donor, the other a courageous leukemia survivor.
It’s back to school, which means back to student life. This year Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation wants to go big on college campuses, educating students on what it means to be volunteer donors and giving them the opportunity to save a life.
