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In 2007, Joshua Conley was saved by a perfect stranger. At the time 11-year-old Joshua was battling a deadly form of lymphoma and needed a bone marrow transplant. Aaron, an 18-year-old man living on the other side of the country, decided to register as a bone marrow donor. Just a few months later, Aaron was found to be a perfect match and he donated his marrow to save Joshua’s life.
Joshua and Aaron met for the first time at the DKMS Linked Against Leukemia Gala on May 7, 2009. Since then, Joshua, now 14, and Aaron, now 22, have become great friends.
Watch the Vegas Morning Blend's coverage of 11-year-old Shannon's story
Shannon Tavarez, who played "Young Nala" in the Broadway production of "The Lion King" is fighting to survive, having recently been diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Josh Landay, one of her "Lion King" castmates in the Las Vegas production of the show, joined Dao & Shawn of the The Vegas Morning Blend to explain how a bone marrow transplant may be Shannon's only chance at survival, and what you can do to help.
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ABC news writes an emotional story with a plea to save Shannon's life
Shannon Tavarez, a talented 11-year-old, competed against thousands of other star-struck young girls to win the part of Nala, Simba's feisty feline girlfriend in the Broadway production of "The Lion King."
Now, she is hoping to beat the odds once more and find a bone marrow donor to help her fight the leukemia that has not only derailed her seven-month-young career but now threatens her life.
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On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, Francisco Cervelli and Colin Curtis of the New York Yankees visited Baby Sophia and her family at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Six-month-old Sophia Lopez suffers from hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare blood condition that can only be cured by a bone marrow transplant from a matching donor.
Family joins DKMS in spreading the word about daughter’s search for a lifesaver at New York’s 53rd National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Sophia Lopez, a 7-month-old girl who was diagnosed with HLH this past January, is still desperately searching for a bone marrow donor that could be her lifesaving hero. On Sunday, June 13, the Lopez family of Pelham Bay, NY, came out in full force as they spread the word about DKMS and Sophia's need for a match in the Latino community at New York City’s 53rd National Puerto Rican Day Parade. This year, an estimated two million people marched on Fifth Avenue, ushered in by this year’s Grand Marshall, singer Marc Anthony, and his wife, Jennifer Lopez. Ms.
Financial Contribution and Support from Coty-DKMS Partnership Provides Relief to Lopez Family
At seven months old, Sophia Lopez finds herself in an unimaginable battle against a fatal disease. Diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), the Lopez family is in desperate search of a bone marrow donor to save Sophia's life. With the help of DKMS, the goodwill of Coty Inc., and the support of hundreds of individuals at local donor drives, the Lopez family continues to cling to hope.
Held on April 29 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City
The DKMS 4th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia, held on April 29 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, raised over $1.7M to support the fight against leukemia and other blood related cancers. The money raised jointly by Coty Inc., a leading global beauty company, and DKMS, the world's largest bone marrow donor center, will help register over 20,000 bone marrow donors and work to save lives worldwide.
A year long campaign of a cycling world legend to save lives!
Milwaukee, WI (August 23, 2010) – For the next year, BMC Racing Team President Jim Ochowicz will be pedaling a limited edition BMC for a special campaign to save lives of blood cancer patients. Deemed "The Legend," the bike is based on BMC's ProMachine platform, which is the best selling frame in the history of BMC.
University of Kansas Donor Drive Thursday May 6th
Jackson is just one-year-old and he is fighting for his life. The little boy has a fatal rare disease and needs a bone marrow transplant from a stranger to survive.
Students at the University of Kansas are organizing a lifesaving initiative in order to help Jackson and others, and they are receiving support from a very special KU alumnus: Paul Pierce.
"I always try to win the game for my fans," said Pierce, "and now I need your help to win the battle against leukemia. Sign up as a bone marrow donor with DKMS. YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE"
Thursday, April 29th at Cipriani 42nd Street
Special Performance by Jon Bon Jovi, Halle Berry, LA Reid, Melissa Etheridge, Estelle, Eva Mendes & Kylie Minogue Confirmed to Attend
NEW YORK – DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center, will further its fight against leukemia with the organization’s 4th Annual DKMS Gala on Thursday, April 29th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
