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 £25. A personalised donor pool – named in honour or in memory of a loved one – is established by sponsoring a specific amount of blood samples. Upon its initial testing, every blood sample is given a tracking code and the donor pool sponsor is notified when a lifesaving transplant is carried out from their pool, sharing the exciting news that they have actively saved someone’s life.
For more information on how you can become a partner in saving lives in the name of your choice, please contact us on 020 8458 9999.
In September and October 2009 Ezer Mizion's BMDR facilitated another twenty-eight life-saving transplants!
18 of these transplants were made possible thanks to the following personalised donor pools:
27/10/09 - George and Pamela Rohr Donor Pool in memory of Charlotte Rohr
Ella, a 21 year old student, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 69 year old female patient
25/10/09 - Charles Kushner Foundation Donor Pool
Matan, a 25 year old student, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 55 old year female patient
25/10/09 - George and Pamela Rohr Donor Pool
Hadar, a 22 year old chef, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 49 year old male patinet
20/10/09 - Michael Brecker Donor Pool
Lehi, a 40 year old manufacturing manager, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 38 year old male patient
18/10/09 - Daniel and Marlene Arbess Donor Pool
Shlomo, a 25 year old married trainee Rabbi, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 53 year old male patient
18/10/09 - Ira and Inga Rennert Donor Pool
Amit, a 20 year old IDF soldier who has completed his service, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 31 year old male patient.
14/10/09 - Ira and Inga Rennert Donor Pool
Rotem, a 20 years old IDF soldier who has completed her service, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 41 year old male patient.
11/10/09 - Brazil Community Donor Pool
Devorah, a 21 year old IDF soldier who completed her service, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 70 year old male patient.
11/10/09 - Howard Jonas Donor Pool
Aryeh, a 39 year old EL AL airplane electrician, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 70 year old male patient.
11/10/09 - David and Judy Hager Donor Pool
Matan, a 21 year old IDF soldier, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 15 year old boy.
23/09/09 - Israel and Edith Pollak Donor Pool
Gad, a 28 year old technician, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 21 year old male patient.
21/09/09 - Brazil Community Donor Pool
Yair, a 22 years old economist in a tourism office, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 63 year old male patient.
16/09/09 - Israel and Edith Pollak Donor Pool
Tal, 26 years old, donate his stem cells to save the life of a 66 year old male patient.
14/09/09 - Erez and Osnat Ram Donor Pool
Metal, a 27 year old Defense Ministry employee, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 47 year old male patient.
13/09/09 - Belle Harbor Community Donor Pool
Yehuda, a 38 year old police officer, donated his stem cells to save the life of a 43 year old female patient.
09/09/09 - Beaverbrooks Donor Pool
Esty, a 29 year old mother of three children who works for an electronic company, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 29 year old female patient.
08/09/09 - Mexican Community Donor Pool
Ronit, a 42 year old floral shop employee, donated her stem cells to save the life of a 68 year old male patient.
06/09/09 - Erez and Osnat Ram Donor Pool
Valerie, 32 years old, donated his stem cells to save the life of an 8 year old boy.
