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“GMA” co-anchor Robin Roberts celebrates 10th anniversary of return after bone marrow transplant

Tuesday, February 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News' Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts said she is "beaming in gratitude" as she marks the 10th anniversary of her return to GMA after undergoing a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.On Feb. 20, 2013, Roberts returned to the GMA set... Read More.

Mom meets woman who saved son’s life with bone marrow donation

Monday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Alika Jones was one of hundreds of Southeastern Louisiana University students who signed up for the Be The Match bone marrow registry during a homecoming drive in 2013.Four years later, Jones got a call. She was someone's match."There was a 14-year-old... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged with assault after altercation at Pike Township camp

Wednesday, February 1 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A 22-year-old Clearfield County man is facing charges of assault and harassment for allegedly attacking another man at a Pike Township camp.State Police say Mason Guelich of Curwensville is accused of punching and stomping the victim during a fight over an alleged... Read More.

One teen’s search for a bone marrow match leads to unlikely friendship

Thursday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Justice Brooks is 19 years old and a majority of his lifetime has been spent searching for a bone marrow donor.“I always knew that I had a medical condition and that … my life was a little bit different,” Brooks told... Read More.

Mother on a mission to find a bone marrow donor for her son

Monday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Seven-year-old Jax Ramirez was born a "typical little boy," according to his mom -- but now, he's one in 1.6 million.Due to an extremely rare genetic disease, he dreams of the day he can attend school in person -- and with... Read More.

Woman saved by ‘cord blood’ transplant: How it’s helping more bone marrow transplant recipients

Tuesday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the blink of an eye, Kirsten Riemer said her life changed one day in the doctor's office."I was working full time and mother to a 3-year-old child, and I found myself getting increasingly tired," Riemer said. "[My doctor] came in... Read More.

“GMA” marks 10 years since Robin Roberts’ lifesaving bone marrow transplant

Wednesday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Robin Roberts is no stranger to facing adversity. She received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2007 and then a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder that affects the bone marrow, five years later. Thankfully, her sister Sally-Ann was... Read More.

Dad of three gets help from Jason Momoa in race to find bone marrow donor

Wednesday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Travis Snyder is in a fight for his life as he races to find a bone marrow donor in his seven-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that worsens quickly if not treated, according to the National Cancer... Read More.

Pittsburgh man faces assault charges after Treasure Lake stabbing

Tuesday, July 12 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – A 47-year-old Pittsburgh man is facing assault charges for stabbing a man in the neck at the Treasure Lake Campground during the 4th of July weekend.Sandy Township Police say Bart Thompson was playing around and wrestling with the victim when it became... Read More.

Nearly 100,000 pounds of chicken, some sold at Trader Joe’s, recalled due to possible bone contamination

Friday, November 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday that Innovative Solutions, Inc., is recalling approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products, some of which was sold at Trader Joe's locations.The chicken patty products, which were produced... Read More.

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