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BIG shoutout to NBA champion, Jalen Brunson! 🏀

Earlier this season, he joined the effort to help NBA athletic trainer Ed Lacerte and other patients find a matching blood stem cell donor. Because sometimes the biggest assists happen off the court.

To join the registry, visit https://nmdp.org/NBA

Every kid like Kiri deserves the chance to grow up and chase their dreams 💙

He was diagnosed with a rare blood condition when he was just weeks old. Today, his family is still searching for the matching blood stem cell donor who could help change his future. Tomorrow, they'll join WCCO Radio's Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction to share their story and inspire action.

Tune in to hear their journey and bid on live auction items where 100% of the proceeds will go directly to our life-saving mission to help patients like Kiri. Get more details here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aDHkjD

Brady was just 14 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after his birthday. Despite facing an aggressive blood cancer, he never lost his spirit 💙

Nearly two years after his life-saving blood stem cell transplant, he's back in school full time and enjoying the things he loves most: golf, video games and being outdoors.

You'll hear stories like Brady's during WCCO Radio's Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction on June 17 as we raise funds to support more patients facing blood cancers and disorders. Find out how to stream the auction and start bidding before time runs out 👉 https://bit.ly/4aDHkjD

150,000 transplants. 150,000 second chances. Aspen's story is one of them 💙

After being diagnosed with leukemia, her doctors determined that a blood stem cell transplant would be her best chance at survival. Thanks to a selfless stranger, Aspen received a life-saving transplant and is now thriving five years later. Her family even had the chance to meet her donor, Kelsey, in person at the NMDP Gala in New York City!

Behind every one of our transplants facilitated is a patient like Aspen, a family and a future made possible by science, generosity and hope.

Because of a blood stem cell transplant, Latral gets to keep doing what she loves: caring for others 💙

After being diagnosed with leukemia in 2014, she received a life-saving transplant from her selfless donor, Raykell. Today, Latral is thriving as a registered nurse and will join us next week during WCCO Radio's Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction.

Catch the livestream on June 17 to hear Latral's inspiring story and bid on live auction items to help make more second chances possible. Get all the details at the link 👉 https://bit.ly/4aDHkjD

In 2021, Betsy was searching for hope after her leukemia diagnosis.

A blood stem cell transplant from her donor, Erica, gave her a second chance, and last year, they got the chance to meet face-to-face for the very first time! Now, Betsy – in remission from her cancer – will be joining us for WCCO Radio's Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction to help support more patients facing the transplant journey 💙

Every bid helps fund critical patient support, advance cell therapy research and remove financial barriers for patients and donors navigating transplant.

Browse the auction items at the link and tune in on June 17 👉 https://bit.ly/4aDHkjD

One decision to join the registry led to two opportunities for Kyle to give someone a second chance at life 💙

Nearly two years after his first blood stem cell donation, Kyle stepped up again to donate when he was a match for another patient. Now, he's using his experience to raise awareness and encourage others to join the registry!

"The process was far easier than most people think, and somewhere out there, it gives someone battling cancer or another blood disease a real shot at life." -Kyle

See how one small decision could mean all the difference for someone in need 👉 https://go.nmdp.org/SignUp

Every year, thousands of transplant recipients are diagnosed with Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD). Nicole was one of them.

"GVHD was draining - both mentally and physically. Imagine going through a treatment so taxing on your mental and physical health, just to go through even more while trying to recover. It felt like another block." -Nicole

That’s why we created an educational video—to help patients and caregivers understand what to expect, and how to navigate GVHD with confidence. Watch now 👇

▶️ Watch in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og-mzQit9VU
▶️ Ver en español: https://youtu.be/yflBpgDs4FM?si=j07xVo8w0vK2LYaF

When Nicole needed a blood stem cell transplant to survive leukemia, her future depended on a stranger.

A woman in Germany she had never met answered the call.

Her donation meant more birthdays. Bedtime stories. Family vacations. A mother who would still be there for her children.

"That’s the remarkable thing about stem cell donation. The impact is rarely limited to one person." - Nicole

Today, Nicole is helping extend that impact. Through NMDP Fundraise Your Way, she’s raising funds to help give more patients and families the same chance she received. Now, she’s set a goal of raising $5,000—and she’s almost there!

Learn more about NMDP Fundraise Your Way and start your own fundraiser today 👉 https://bit.ly/4dYxwBO