Gift of Life Marrow Registry

Miami Beach Mayor Introduces 10-Year Old Blood Disorder Survivor to Lifesaving Donor at Gift of Life Marrow Registry Gala

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, held its One Huge Night Miami Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Queen Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, held its One Huge Night Miami Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Queen Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla.
  • At the event, attendees witnessed a heartwarming first-meeting between lifesaving donor, Dylan Levkoff, and her grateful transplant recipient Timothy Sviridenko, a 10-year-old boy from Washington state.
  • The pair was introduced by Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber.
  • Thankfully, Levkoff, a 24-year-old fourth-grade teacher from Miami, Fla., had joined Gift of Life’s registry at a drive hosted by her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau at the University of Miami in 2019.

Former NFL Player Luke Kuechly to Attend Marrow Drive at Boston College

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The two-day event will be held at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on October 25 and 26 from 10:00 am—3:00 pm.

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  • The two-day event will be held at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on October 25 and 26 from 10:00 am—3:00 pm.
  • Former National Football League player, Boston College alumnus and Project Life Movement ambassador Luke Kuechly will be on hand during the drive on Wednesday, October 25 to encourage students to get their cheeks swabbed and register.
  • Since 2018, Gift of Life Marrow Registry has worked closely with Project Life Movement to attract multicultural college students as potential donors.
  • Anyone unable to attend and between 18 and 35 years old may join the registry by requesting a cheek swab kit at giftoflife.org/Swab .

Gift of Life Marrow Registry and Miami Beach Police Department Address the Shortage of Hispanic Donors to Save Lives of Patients with Blood Cancer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.
  • The only known cure for many of these cancers is a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant, making the worldwide bone marrow registry a lifesaving resource for the community.
  • However, because so few people with Latin ethnicity are registered as donors, only 48 percent of Hispanic cancer patients can find the matching donors who can save their lives.
  • To date, the program has added 198 new donors to the registry, raised nearly $10,000 in funds and found two lifesaving matches for blood cancer patients.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ruth S. Spector as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Critical Care Medicine

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ruth S. Spector, MD, FCCM, MBA, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Critical Care Medicine.

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  • GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ruth S. Spector, MD, FCCM, MBA, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Critical Care Medicine.
  • Dr. Spector pursued higher education earning a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business at Wharton School of Business.
  • She then obtained a medical degree from George Washington University and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC.
  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Spector has more than 35 years of experience in the field.

Cleveland Clinic Florida's Indian River Hospital Collaborates with OurLegacy and InVita to Streamline Donor Referral Process

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Clinic Florida's Indian River Hospital and OurLegacy, the federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving central eastern Florida, have collaborated to successfully deploy a new fully automated donor referral system to streamline the process for hospital staff to identify and evaluate potential organ, tissue and eye donors. The donation-transplant software, provided by InVita Healthcare Technologies, was launched at Cleveland Clinic Florida's Indian River Hospital in April 2023.

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  • The donation-transplant software, provided by InVita Healthcare Technologies, was launched at Cleveland Clinic Florida's Indian River Hospital in April 2023.
  • The new fully automated donor referral process streamlines the workflow for hospital staff identifying and evaluating potential organ, tissue, and eye donors.
  • Following the implementation of a successful automated referral system at 18 Cleveland Clinic facilities in Ohio, the model is now live at Cleveland Clinic Florida's Indian River Hospital.
  • "We're thrilled with Cleveland Clinic's and OurLegacy's launch to streamline and improve the critical donor referral process."

Gift of Life Marrow Registry Raises $1.4 Million at Gala, Reaffirming Mission to Cure Blood Cancer

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.

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  • Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.
  • Describing the day of Zahra’s first chemotherapy treatment, her mother, Shakila Sadiq said, “that was the worst day of my life.
  • To date, Siegel’s donor circle has sponsored more than 105,000 donors to the registry, resulting in 1,700 matches for patients and 216 lifesaving transplants.
  • In addition, Gift of Life Board Member Mindy Schneider and Dr. Michael Lesser served as Honorary Gala Chairs and Gift of Life Chairman of the Board Stephen B. Siegel served as Gala Chair.

Woman Finally Meets Stem Cell Donor Who Saved Her Life

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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“I knew I would go through with the donation to help save my recipient’s life.

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  • “I knew I would go through with the donation to help save my recipient’s life.
  • She was astonished that a donor was found only a week into the search of the registry.
  • In addition, blood stem cell donor and volunteer Evan Dolgow was presented with the Steven Bochco Award.
  • Since its start in 1991, Gift of Life has grown to more than 438,000 individuals who have volunteered to donate blood stem cells or bone marrow to save a life.

Biopharmaceutical Executive Eric Strati joins Gift of Life Biologics as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Biologics announced today that accomplished biopharmaceutical leader Eric Strati, Pharm.D.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Biologics announced today that accomplished biopharmaceutical leader Eric Strati, Pharm.D.
  • Gift of Life Biologics is the source biopharmaceutical companies turn to for the essential starting material they need to power the development of next generation cell and gene therapies.
  • In 2021, it launched Gift of Life Biologics as a natural extension of its life-saving mission.
  • Strati joins Gift of Life Biologics with over 20 years of industry related experience, most recently as vice president, global GI cell therapy lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

The Donate Life Community and its Inspiring “Lifting Each Other Up” Float Invites Audiences to Watch the 2023 Rose Parade January 2

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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On January 2, 2023, the Donate Life community will celebrate 20 years of participation in the Rose Parade® as its inspiring “Lifting Each Other Up,” float makes its way down Colorado Blvd.

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  • On January 2, 2023, the Donate Life community will celebrate 20 years of participation in the Rose Parade® as its inspiring “Lifting Each Other Up,” float makes its way down Colorado Blvd.
  • The 134th annual parade kicks off at 8:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m.
  • ET) and it will air on ABC, KTLA 5, NBC, Univision, Peacock, Cowboy Channel, and RFD-TV — or Rural Free Delivery.
  • The centerpiece of the 2023 Donate Life float is a spectacular street dragon which in Asian cultures symbolizes great power, good luck and strength.

Episcopal Relief & Development Offers the Opportunity to Transform Communities this Holiday Season With Year-End Match Campaign Including Gifts for Life

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is launching its annual Year-End Match, offering supporters the opportunity to transform lives with twice the impact this holiday season. Thanks to a generous group of donors, contributions that Episcopal Relief & Development receives between now and the end of the year will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $750,000.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is launching its annual Year-End Match , offering supporters the opportunity to transform lives with twice the impact this holiday season.
  • "At Episcopal Relief & Development, we work together to transform lives.
  • It's a shared effort," said Betsy Deisroth, Vice President, Advancement, Episcopal Relief & Development.
  • For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world.