While in New Jersey last week, I was asked by an organization called Gift of Life to meet a 2-year-old boy named Ezra who lived nearby. Ezra has a primary immune deficiency as the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation.
Preparing for a bar/bat mitzvah is about more than learning one’s Haftorah and getting ready for the big celebration. For Alex Harwood, selecting his Mitzvah Project was simple and easy.
On April 10th, the rolling green hills of Hollywood, CA stood out a little brighter as Nora Grossman prepared her “Cocktails for a Cause” fundraiser event to raise funds for Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation.
Sometimes it takes traveling halfway around the world to learn that you can save someone’s life. Bryan’s personal story touched me when I learned about his journey as a two-time volunteer bone marrow donor!
Last summer, Gift of Life introduced a special program designed specifically for Jewish camps that offered a variety of opportunities for campers, staff, and parents.
Sometimes a simple classroom lesson inspires and motivates one person to make a commitment for a lifetime. For graduating senior Civi Burger, a public-speaking assignment was just that moment.
