Make Me Stronger
A call to action. A cry for help. An opportunity for you to realize your power to give strength to someone affected by a blood cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma). Get involved. Make someone stronger.
Rewards as Recognition
We receive rewards in various ways. Most tangible, but rarely ones that are as simple as recognition. Today, we’d like to recognize Jeanie Gulati for her devotion to not only … Continue reading
Harlem Shake (#harlemswab)
Joining the Bone Marrow Registry is as simple as doing the Harlem Shake. Register Now Online and have a kit mailed to you. Find a Drive near you and register … Continue reading
Heartbroken
Note: Story contributed by Ekata Doshi, one of the primary inspirations behind our “Join the Fight” campaign. When you hear the term “heartbroken”, the first thing that probably comes to … Continue reading
We have a MAJOR Problem…
Video contributed by Match Ravi. Message from Ravi’s family: We are NOT the only family going through this. There are thousands of people out there that need your help. Help … Continue reading
Helpless, but Hopeful…
(Story shared by Divya Mohan from Chennai, India) My husband Karthik was diagnosed with Early T Cell ALL in 2011 when he was 33 years old – we had been … Continue reading
Life, Love & Libation Happy Hour – 4/11
It’s that time again! Please join Clic for an extra-special charity happy hour on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 from 6:30PM-10:30PM at Copia (307 East 53rd Street btw 1st & 2nd … Continue reading
Illumination
It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the … Continue reading
‘Save Raman’ Drive Held at Jersey City Mall
* Article and pictures from The Jersey Journal. Over 200 people registered in one afternoon. After unusual bouts of feeling fatigued and tired 33-year-old Raman Sadwal scheduled what he thought … Continue reading
Happy Hour this Wed #goodreason2drink
Update on event: Great turn out! Raised about $1,500 and registered 15 donors. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training is on a mission-to help find cures and … Continue reading
Three-Year-Old Ben Fought for His Life and Won
Little Ben went through something no child should have to go through. But he was given #afightingchance to survive and be healthy and normal. It all started in January 2011. … Continue reading
Save a Life, Change the World
Note: Story contributed by Alana Shultz, a bone marrow donor and hero who helped to save a life. I can’t imagine how anyone with the rare ability to save another’s … Continue reading
Xmas Dinner = Registration Opp!
For the Gajrawala’s, their Christmas family gathering was an opportunity to register their family members. Don’t miss an opportunity! There are a lot of opportunities to host drives at events … Continue reading
2012 ASH Conference Update
Cancercare.org understands that one of the most empowering things for any patient is to be educated about your current options as well as potential future options. In line with this, … Continue reading
Host a Swab Party!
We all get together with family and friends on many occasions, correct? Well, here is a chance for each of you to add a little extra TLC (tender, loving, care) … Continue reading
Match Ravi Day – Jan 1st, 2013
One Day. One Goal. One Mission. Let’s save lives. Let’s get rid of blood cancer, for good. We have a mission. To save lives. To not only save our father’s … Continue reading
Caroline, Oncology Social Worker
My name is Caroline and I am an oncology social worker at the national non-profit organization, CancerCare. I have worked at this organization for the past four years, initially finding … Continue reading
Ravi, Chemo on Xmas #matchravi
Ravi shares how he is spending his Christmas. He started his second cycle of chemotherapy this morning, while most of us were celebrating the holidays at home with our loved … Continue reading
2 Ways to Donate #marrowdonor
20% of donations are taken from the bone marrow. Anesthesia is given so don’t feel any pain during the process. 80% of donations are taken from your blood. It’s similar … Continue reading
Bhupinder, A SAMAR Donor
A real life story from another donor. It was a difficult decision for her, at first, but it came down to, “If you could save someone’s life, why wouldn’t you?” … Continue reading
Be The Match (RSS)
- World-Champion Boxer Robert Guerrero Teams Up With Be The MatchGuerrero, Whose Wife Received a Life-saving Bone Marrow Transplant, Urges Young People to Help Save Lives by Joining the Be The Match Registry World-Champion Boxer Robert Guerrero Teams Up With Be The Match MINNEAPOLIS 2013-02-19 Bone marrow donated from a total stranger saved Robert Guerrero’s
- 1 millionth blood stem cell transplant marks major medical milestoneInternational cooperation among physicians, scientists credited for landmark achievement 1 millionth blood stem cell transplant marks major medical milestone NMDP 2013-02-09 A blood stem cell transplant is a procedure that replaces a person's defective stem cells with healthy ones. It can be a pot
- Be The Match Marshals Social Volunteers to Help Save Lives on MLK Day of ServiceNonprofit Organization Sparks Social Movement to Help Cure Blood Cancer and Other Life-Threatening Diseases Be The Match Marshals Social Volunteers to Help Save Lives on MLK Day of Service MINNEAPOLIS 2013-01-10 Americans turn out in force every year to help their neighbors in need during the an
- New Research Shows Significant Improvement in SurvivalStudy credits advances in clinical practice and underscores critical importance of early referrals by physicians and diverse registry of volunteer bone marrow donors New Research Shows Significant Improvement in Survival for Patients Receiving Unrelated Blood Stem Cell Transplants Atlanta, GA 2012-12-09
- Eleven awards honor outstanding contributions to Be The MatchEleven awards honor outstanding contributions to Be The Match Be The Match Recognizes Individuals and Organizations for Support, Recruitment Efforts Minneapolis, MN 2012-11-12 Individuals and organizations from across the U.S. were recognized by Be The Match ® on Nov. 9 at the nonprofit organi
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