Leukemia Patient’s Urgent Search for a Stem Cell Match: How You Can Help Save a Life

Eddie Kaufman's urgent search for a stem cell match

Eddie Kaufman, a college sophomore from Roanoke University and native of Lackawanna County, is currently facing one of the biggest battles of his life—leukemia. Diagnosed last summer, Eddie’s condition requires a life-saving stem cell transplant, and his family is now calling on the community to step up and potentially save his life. Understanding Leukemia and […]

Newton Rallies to Save Teen with Leukemia: Join the Stem Cell Donor Drive

Newton community holding stem cell donor drive for teen in need of transplant

In the small town of Newton, Kansas, the community is rallying together for a noble cause—a stem cell donor drive to help save the life of Jonah Huet, a 15-year-old high school student recently diagnosed with leukemia. Jonah, an avid volleyball player and passionate marching band member, urgently needs a stem cell transplant, but no […]

How a College Trip to Israel Led to a Life-Saving Stem Cell Donation

Stem cell registry match helps Kansas woman save man's life

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

Exploring Ethnicity's Influence on Stem Cell Transplants with Dr Ziga

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

Stem Cell Transplant as a Curative Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

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: […]

Unite to Fight Blood Cancer: The Vital Role of Ethnic Minority Stem Cell Donors

Charities call for more black and Asian people to donate stem cells

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 […]