"Whoever saves one Jewish life
it is as if he had saved the 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 December 2009 and January 2010 Ezer Mizion's BMDR facilitated another twenty-eight life-saving transplants! Eleven of these transplants were made possible thanks to funding for initial testing of blood samples provided by the following personalized donor pools.
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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. |
January 27, 2010
Canada Israel Donor Pool
E, 30, an arcitect and interior decorator, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 27 year old woman.
January 26, 2010
Brazil Community Donor Pool
A, 55, a father of three who works in high tech, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 23 year old woman.
January 26, 2010
Abraham Esquenazi Donor Pool
Y, 41, a mother of three who works in high tech, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 51 year old man.
January 25, 2010
Schapira Family Community Donor Pool
R, 36, a "Rafael", donated his stem cells to save the life of a 64 year old man.
January 17, 2010
Brazil Community Donor Pool
E, 23, a psychology student, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 66 year old man.
January 14, 2010
Don Marcos and Sra. Adina Katz
Donor Pool
Y, 20, a real estate agent, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 29 year old woman.
January 13, 2010
Jane Goldman Donor Pool
T, 21, an IDF soldier and paramedic, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 64 year old woman.
January 3, 2010
Brazil Community Donor Pool
G, 41, a high tech worker, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 61 year old man.
December 30, 2009
Ilana and Martin Moshal Donor Pool
E, 30 year old police officer, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 26 year old female patient.
December 27, 2009
Patricia Weinstock Donor Pool
U, 33 year old bank clerk, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 55 year old female patient.
December 6, 2009
Michael Brecker Donor Pool
S, 41 year old mother of 3 and cosmetician, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 46 year old male patient.
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