This is Andrew – a devoted son and a caring brother. At 29 years old, he was living his dream and engaged to the love of his life.
In May 2020, Andrew went to the doctor for swollen lymph nodes. A ...
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ORCA Wheels of Justice Summer Tour
Eugene, OR to San Jose, CA! No Justice, No Peace No Donor, No Justice No Donor, No Peace! Swab for Equality, Swab for Life! Text 2CURE to 61474 or ...
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Liyna Anwar, 30, Dies; Publicized Inequities in Stem Cell Registry
She was a journalist of South Asian descent whose struggle to find a matching donor to treat her leukemia became a cri de coeur and encouraged more people of color to register.
Liyna Anwar, a ...
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How to self-isolate: Tips from someone who has done it before
After two stem cell transplants, I’ve learnt to change my perspective on isolation.
Just a month ago I was looking forward to the arrival of Spring and the end of the winter flu season. But ...
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[VR Human Documentary] Mother meets her deceased daughter through VR technology
A tearful reunion between a mother and her dead daughter via advanced virtual reality for a South Korean television has become an online hit, triggering a fierce debate about voyeurism and ...
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We Are Saddened By The Loss Of Liyna
Early this morning, with her mother, father and brother by her side, our Liyna passed on peacefully. To God we belong and to Him we return – inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon.
In recent days, ...
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Dr. Lam Do talks about celebrating his son’s 18th re-birthday (bone marrow transplant)
Dr. Lam Do talks about celebrating his son's bone marrow transplant 18 years ago. How you can help save a life through stem cell registration and donation. ...
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AADP Thanks Sponsors for Laugh For Lives 2020
AADP would love to thank our generous sponsors:
Kantors Office Furniture
First Republic Bank
Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle
Urban Tortilla
Pension Benefit Consultants ...
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Kristi Yamaguchi “Join me on March 13th for Laugh For Lives”
Kristi Yamaguchi is a consistent supporter of Asian American Donor Program
Kristi has played a part in Laugh For Lives for several years and we are happy to say she is back with us on March 13, 2020 ...
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Life in the Balance for Indian Man with Leukemia – Be the One to Save His Life
“My father’s health is rapidly declining and he needs a stem cell match right away,” says Amrut, Mahesh’s son. “If you are South Asian/Indian then signing up might save our Dad’s life or, if you are ...
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Ally is doing well after his bone marrow transplant.
Ally so grateful for all the support from school! Video calling him and singing songs together, sending him activities to do, and all the wonderful cards and artwork from his schoolmates! He loves ...
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백혈병 재발…은영씨를 살려주세요
가능한 일치로 등록하십시오
“저와 일치하는 조혈모세포 기증자가 나타나는 기적만을 간절히 기다리고 있습니다. 도와주세요.”
지난해 백혈병을 진단 받고 골수를 이식받은 35세 새크라멘토 한인 김은영(영어명 에스텔라 김)씨가 반년 만에 병이 재발해 죽음의 문턱 앞에 놓였다. 빠른 시일 내에 골수 기증자가 나타나지 않으면 김씨의 생명이 위태로운 상황이다.
김씨는 ...
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