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Personalized Donor Pools

"Whoever saves one Jewish life,
it is as if he saved an entire world"

For many people suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases, a stem cell transplant offers the only chance for survival. Ezer Mizion's Bone Marrow Donor Registry (BMDR), today the largest Jewish bone marrow donor registry in the world, was established in 1998 to find genetically-compatible donors for patients in need of transplants. In January through June 2010 Ezer Mizion's BMDR facilitated another seventy six life-saving transplants! Thirty six of these transplants were made possible thanks to funding for initial testing of blood samples provided by the following personalized donor pools.

What is a
"Personalized Donor Pool"?

When a match is sought for a patient in need of a stem cell transplant, the blood samples at Ezer Mizion's Registry are checked to determine compatibility between the patient and the potential donor's blood. Further testing reveals whether there is a complete match so that a stem cell transplant can indeed take place, thereby saving the sick person's life.

Initial lab testing for each blood sample costs $45. A personalized donor pool - which can be named in honor or in memory of a loved one - is established by sponsoring the lab testing of blood samples of potential stem cell donors, enabling them to join the Registry. Upon its initial testing, every blood sample is given a tracking code. The sponsors of personalized donor pools are notified when a lifesaving stem cell transplant is carried out from their pool, sharing the exciting news that they have actively helped save a person's life.

For more information on how you can become a partner in saving lives by establishing a personalized donor pool in the name of your choice, contact: information@ezermizion.org.

June 2010
Harbour Charitable Trust Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a father of four who is a landscaper who donated his stem cells.  This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Harbour Charitable Trust Donor Pool.

June 2010
Alan Cohen Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a Rabbinical student who donated his stem cells.  This is the second lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Alan Cohen Donor Pool.

June 2010
Ira & Inga Rennert Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by an IDF soldier who donated his stem cells.  This is the twelfth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Ira & Inga Rennert Donor Pool.

June 2010
Shlomo & Meirav Mandelbaum Donor Pool
A young man's life was saved by an IDF soldier who finished his service and is currently a Rabbinical student who donated his stem cells.  This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Shlomo & Meirav Mandelbaum Donor Pool.

June 2010
Lawrence - Far Rockaway Community Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a first grade teacher who donated her stem cells.  This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Lawrence - Far Rockaway Community Donor Pool.

June 2010
Jewish Bone Marrow Testing Fund Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by an IDF soldier who donated his stem cells.  This is the seventeenth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Jewish Bone Marrow Testing Fund Donor Pool.

May 2010
Brazil Community Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a caterer who donated her stem cells.  This is the forty seventh lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Brazil Community Donor Pool.

May 2010
Don Marcos & Sra. Adina Katz Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a Jerusalem area regional nurse supervisor who donated her stem cells.  This is the twenty ninth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Don Marcos & Sra. Adina Katz Donor Pool.

May 2010
Belle Harbor Community Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a lawyer who donated her stem cells.  This is the seventh lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Belle Harbor Community Donor Pool.

May 2010
Brazil Community Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a high tech supervisor who donated his stem cells.  This is the forty eighth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Brazil Community Donor Pool.

May 2010
Carlos Smeke Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a father of three and toy store manager who donated his stem cells.  This is the second lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Carlos Smeke Donor Pool.

May 2010
Mexican Community Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a father of three and diamond merchant who donated his stem cells.  This is the eighth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Mexican Community Donor Pool.hh

April 2010
Don Marcos & Sra. Adina Katz Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a music student who donated her stem cells. This is the twenty eighth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Don Marcos & Sra. Adina Katz Donor Pool.

April 2010
Mexican Community Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a computer engineer who donated her stem cells. This is the seventh lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Mexican Community Donor Pool.

April 2010
Olya Frenklah Donor Pool
A young boy's life was saved by a father of three and engineer with the Israel Electric Corporation who donated his stem cells. This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Olya Frenklah Donor Pool.

April 2010
Leo & Sue Noe Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a high tech employee who donated his stem cells. This is the second lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Leo & Sue Noe Donor Pool.

April 2010
Weiss Family Donor Pool
A woman's life was saved by a CPA who donated his stem cells. This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Weiss Family Donor Pool.

March 2010
Howard & Debbie Jonas Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by a community service employee who donated his stem cells. This is the seventh lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Howard & Debbie Jonas Donor Pool.

March 2010
Alan Cohen Donor Pool
A teenaged boy's life was saved by a Rabbinical student who donated his stem cells. This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Alan Cohen Donor Pool.

March 2010
Toronto Celebration of Life Donor Pool
A young man's life was saved by an IDF soldier who donated his stem cells. This is the first lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Toronto Celebration of Life Donor Pool.

March 2010
Ofer Idan Donor Pool
A teenaged boy's life was saved by a high tech worker who donated his stem cells. This is the second lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Ofer Idan Donor Pool.

March 2010
Daniel & Marlene Arbess Donor Pool
A young man's life was saved by a telecommunications worker who donated his stem cells. This is the fourteenth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Daniel & Marlene Arbess Donor Pool.

March 2010
Rosa Cabbabie Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by an event coordinator who donated his stem cells. This is the second lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Rosa Cabbabie Donor Pool.

March 2010
David & Judy Hager Donor Pool
A man's life was saved by an IDF reservist who donated his stem cells. This is the fourth lifesaving transplant facilitated by the David & Judy Hager Donor Pool.

March 2010
Ady Gil Donor Pool
A young woman's life was saved by a security guard who donated his stem cells. This is the third lifesaving transplant facilitated by the Ady Gil Donor Pool.




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Bone Marrow and Jewish Genetics
Background and Overview
Bone Marrow Donation: The Process
Frequently Asked Questions

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Policeman Saves Patient's Life
Brazil Community Donor Pool Saves Lives

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