Our Research Repository houses more than 900,000 research samples from 22,000 marrow transplants – a critical collection of donor-recipient paired blood samples used by scientists worldwide to advance transplant care. Investment in research saves lives.
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Four years ago a stranger donated marrow to save Jiro Okochi’s son. This holiday season, the gift came full circle. Jiro’s marrow was matched to a woman he doesn’t know, but who needed his cells to save her life. We don’t all get the chance to give marrow, but there are many ways to give. Social media friends, please help us raise $7,000 to break down barriers that keep thousands each year from…
Elias was born with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (SCID), a fatal disease. At the age of one he needed a marrow transplant. His parents lost their jobs when they relocated to another state to be near Elias’ transplant center. They had insurance, but uninsured costs crippled the family. They needed short-term help with prescription co-pays, transportation costs and every-day living…
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