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Nicki

Three years after achieving remission from leukemia, Nicki completed a half marathon—and raised $10,000 for NMDP.  

"I can't think of a better organization to support than NMDP, a nonprofit that funds groundbreaking research, eases the patient financial burden and provides life-saving blood stem cell transplant to give recipients a second chance at life.” 

—Nicki

Amy  

Amy raised money for NMDP by running a half marathon just over two years after receiving a blood stem cell transplant for leukemia.  

"Because of this wonderful organization, I am alive and doing great today. I want to help others and spread the word about NMDP." 

—Amy

Bob 

Together with his daughter and a friend, transplant recipient Bob founded Team Lifeblood in 2011 to do fundraising bike tours. He's still at it more than 40,000 miles later. 

“I started biking when I first began my healing journey post-transplant, and quickly realized I could use my passion to help others. With more funding we can remove barriers and help save more lives." 

—Bob

Chloe

Chloe is proof that you're never too young to get involved with a cause you care about. She raised money for NMDP for her bat mitzvah. 

"This is a cause near and dear to my heart. My grandma, Judi, had a life-changing transplant. She wouldn't be where she is today without NMDP." 

—Chloe

Abbie

When Abbie turned 21, she used it as an opportunity to give back. She raised more than $2,000 for NMDP! 

"I'm raising money for this incredible organization because I'm a blood stem cell [transplant] recipient. I beat cancer five times! [The transplant] saved my life." 

—Abbie

Jon

Jon created the "Stinky Memorial Ride" in honor of his dad, Greg, a blood stem cell transplant recipient who had a passion for riding motorcycles.  

"Although he passed way from complications from MDS (a blood cancer) and the transplant, it gave us two more years with him. We're so passionate about raising awareness to help those that need it." 

—Jon

Jenny

Since 2022, Jenny has raised money for NMDP by hosting annual tournaments in her community in honor of her dad, Jim, who's also known as GAF. 

"My dad's team continues to celebrate his fun-loving spirit through GAF Cup hockey and golf tournaments that raise money for NMDP. NMDP helps give blood cancer patients, like my dad, a second chance at life." 

—Jenny

Pat and Daphne

Pat and Daphne both had children who received blood stem cell transplants. Now they're raising awareness and funds for NMDP through a Brunch n' Bowl event in their community.

Steps for Simon

NinjaOne hosted a virtual and in-person walking challenge to honor the life of their team member, Simon, who passed away after a battle with leukemia. The company raised nearly $40,000 for NMDP.