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In 2015 Bree joined the Registry & received the call to donate just months later. On her 20th birthday Bree donated stem cells to a 14 year old boy. Years later Bree met Kwincy whose sickle cell disease had been cured by her stem cells.
Thanks to triage nurse, and US Army Veteran, Miriam Thomas, for participating in this past week's Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Virtual Ceremony.
Miriam talked about the impact Vietnam Veterans had on her decision to enlist, and read a short poem:
With the kickoff last night, we're officially in @RideForRoswell season! Get to know this year's torchlighter, Cheryl Reinhardt, an ovarian cancer patient who calls her role in this year's event "like winning an Oscar. It's the highest honor." #RFR22
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Last June, @LivingBeyondBC offered its two-part Wellness Summit, “Promoting Health: Nutrition and Exercise Essentials.” Check out my event recap for @cancerwellmag https://t.co/8bo94DwU5f #BreastCancer #CancerNutrition #CancerExercise
Today is the last day to participate in the auction of Polly King’s original artwork benefitting Roswell Park Creative Arts. Bring beauty into your own home knowing you’re supporting patients & their families through the healing power of art. Bid today at https://t.co/kcGfIXJf1O.
Our social work team continues to bring daily comfort, help and hope to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. As we wrap up #SocialWorkMonth this month, and every month, we want to thank our social workers for all that they do! https://t.co/q47my0HJJE #ThankYouSocialWorkers
Are you ready to help beat cancer? Tesco is turning pink between 28 Mar – 3 Apr to support @CR_UK's @raceforlife. You can do your bit by rounding up your shop to the nearest £1 at the self-service till, donate your Clubcard vouchers or donate online. Together we will beat cancer.
Every year in the UK, around 420 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour. There are 18 different types of these tumours and survival varies considerably between them. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth @CCLG_UK 1/2
It’s #AutismAcceptanceWeek – in case you missed it, check out @sebgreenhough’s thoughts on the need for human diversity and including disabled and neurodivergent people in research. Read our blog post here: https://t.co/JO3CPx4LB9
Everyone should be able to travel for cancer treatment and appointments regardless of their income, gender identity, or color of their skin. That’s why we’ve awarded $4.2 million in transportation and lodging grant funding to health systems across the country.
The fourth webinar in our After the Results series is available on-demand. Tune in as our expert panel discusses how recent research on #HCT for older adults with #MDS has implications for community hematologists and oncologists.
Access now: https://t.co/Brff2GGcPk
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Chris first joined the St. Jude family in a way no one would choose: as a patient dad. Determined to contribute to finding a cure for the sickle cell disease that afflicts his two daughters, he now works as a lab technician at St. Jude. Watch the full video to learn more.
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New Song – CharlElie!
Pioneers For A Cure is very happy to announce the release of “Au Clair de la Lune” by CharlElie Couture. The French folk song receives a beautiful piano-focused, bluesy treatment and features drummer Dan Rieser (Norah Jones) and renowned Bassist Patrick Derivaz, who...
Shlomo Carlebach’s 18th Yahrtzeit
Today is the 18th Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, zt”l. PFAC Artist RebbeSoul performs Carlebach’s music on his 2010 CD ‘From Another World’
Postcards From The Edge
When the first wave of immigrants to Palestine hit the shores of the Holy Land they were pioneers on many fronts. The new settlers, inspired by the leadership of Eliezar Ben Yehudah, started to integrate all facets of their lives with the Hebrew language. Even the old...
Hangin’ with the Homeboyz….
Each artist who passed through Studio A was asked to “sign” our musical guest book, by recording a pass on Am Yisrael Chai-The People of Israel live on! We combined an obscure old pioneer song with a newer, famous tune written by the legendary Shlomo Carlebach, and...
The Prodigious Daughter
Basya Schechter and her cleverly named band Pharaoh’s Daughter have made a considerable impact on the world/acoustic scene. Her sweet voice, whether together with her full ensemble or in tandem with her guitar, is a pleasure to behold. The pioneer song “Hiney...