How a College Trip to Israel Led to a Life-Saving Stem Cell Donation
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In a heartwarming tale of fate and generosity, a decade-old decision during a college trip to Israel has culminated in a Kansas City woman’s life-saving act. Melissa Kingston, who once joined a birthright trip to Israel during her junior year at KU, never imagined that her participation in a simple stem cell registry would one […]
The Vital Role of Ethnicity in Stem Cell Transplants with Dr. Ziga
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Welcome to the fascinating world of stem cell therapy, a cutting-edge area of medicine that offers new hope for curing diseases that were once considered untreatable. In the latest episode of “Black Blood Heals,” presented by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), you’ll discover the critical role of blood stem cells in treating conditions like […]
Stem Cell Transplant as a Curative Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
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Hosted by Expecting Health in collaboration with Be The Match, this webinar delved into the current practices and considerations surrounding bone marrow transplant as a potential curative treatment for Sickle Cell disease. The session aimed to shed light on the intricacies of the transplant process and to amplify awareness within the newborn screening community. Speakers: […]
Be The Match Advocates Garner $420,000+ at 2023 NY Gala for Life-Saving Blood Stem Cell Transplants
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On May 4, 2023, Be The Match Foundation® hosted its annual New York Gala at the Cipriani on Broadway to raise funding for patient assistance grants, research to improve transplant outcomes, and diversification of the Be The Match Registry®. In 2022, the foundation provided $6.1 million in grants to 2,320 patients and families in need […]
Unite to Fight Blood Cancer: The Vital Role of Ethnic Minority Stem Cell Donors
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In this video, Antoinette, a mother of two suffering from incurable blood cancer, shares her struggle to find a stem cell donor for nine years. She has undergone eight different types of chemotherapy, and her myeloma has spread to her spine, causing 13 spinal fractures. While a stem cell transplant won’t cure her, it would […]