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St. Louis Community News, Saturday, June 21, 2003
A German crew from MTV Networks Peter von Saghy, videographer, and Sigrid Lehnberg, senior producer, interviewed Nelly's sister, Jackie Donahue, at a bone marrow donor drive, June 21, at the America's Center.
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Jes Us 4 Jackie Campaign Brings World Awareness to Need for African American Bone Marrow Donors
by Bob Moore, SLFP.com
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), June 21, 2003 -
Hip Hop Artist Nelly and his sister, Jackie Donahue, launched a nationwide bone marrow donor drive at the America's Center, June 21, in downtown St. Louis.
Jackie, who has leukemia, attended the event to greet family, friends and potential donors. She hopes to find a marrow donor for herself, while educating and recruiting others to join the registry and save lives of people like her.
Jackie and Nelly formed "Jes Us 4 Jackie" and have enlisted the help of celebrities and the general public to participate in the campaign. Their efforts have drawn worldwide attention.
MTV Networks sent a crew from Germany to do a story on the campaign. Sigrid Lehnberg, senior producer for MTV Networks, told Saint Louis Front Page, that this story is more serious than covering record releases. "We heard about Nelly looking for a bone marrow donor for his sister. I thought it would be a good story even for MTV. It would be more serious than what we normally do and not superficial."
"And, of course, we could raise the awareness of the need for bone marrow donations all over the world. We are doing the interview and story which will be aired in Germany and in Europe," stated Lehnberg.
Ione Terri, manager of Marketing Communication for the National Marrow Donor Program, stated that the recruitment drive was a wonderful opportunity. "Jackie and Nelly have put a real face on a very important story - the need for more Blacks and African Americans to learn about marrow and blood stem donation and how they can help save lives," said Terri.
"It takes a lot to put your personal story out in the public," continued Terri. "The National Marrow Donor Program really appreciates that because it helps to raise awareness and it's brought people out here today. They have made the decision that they would want to help save someone's life."
Terri noted that at any given time there's about three to five thousand patients searching the National Registery for a donor.
She emphasized that the best match is a sibling. "But you only have about a 30 percent chance of matching anyone of your siblings. Your next chance of a match is from someone of the same heritage, same race or ethnicity."
Terri explained that within the Black population there is something unique called the tissue type. "Because of that and because there are fewer Blacks on the National Registry, if there is a Black patient like Jackie looking for a donor, they are the least likely of any group - White, Asian, American Indian - to be able to find a donor match."
(Lower Right) John W. Smith came to the America's Center from his construction work across the street to participate in the drive.
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Bob Oswell, volunteer for NMDP Heart of America, examines Adrian McGee's submission form before testing.
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Donald Long, medical assistant, takes blood samples from Antonio Porter, who used to work with Jackie Donahue.
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During the course of the day, Saint Louis Front Page, spoke with Jackie. When asked if the St. Louis donor drive has been a big accomplishment in her life, Jackie responded enthusiastically, "Yes, this is the biggest. It's like the beginning of my life to me."
"As you know, I do need a bone marrow donor," stated Jackie. She pointed out that the campaign was focused on bringing more awareness about the need for bone marrow donors to everyone. "It's not just for me. It's for anybody who might need a bone marrow transplant or anyone who needs bone marrow and doesn't have a relative that can donate," stated Jackie.
Adrian McGee, who was a participant in the drive, explained why she I wanted to do it. "I know that if my kid had a lift-threatening disease, I would want somebody to help my daughter."
Another bone marrow drive will take place in New York sometime in July. Potential donors can visit the web site for the National Marrow Donor Program at www.marrow.org or call 1-888-531-3346 or 1-314-531-3346 for more information.
St. Louis to Host Sister Cities International Conference
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), June 18, 2003 - More than 1,000 delegates from 137 nations including China, Europe, Africa, Mexico, Russia & Japan will meet in downtown St. Louis, from July 23 - 26, to promote "Better Cities" at the 2003 Sister Cities International Conference.
The conference at The Millennium Hotel is being host by The St. Louis Center for International Relations and The St. Louis 2003 Host Committee. The public is invited to gala events including a vibrant Parade of Nations downtown, a colorful Welcome Reception at Missouri Botanical Garden and the International Consular Ball.
In an announcement, Guillermo Rodriquea, director, International Projects, Office of Study Abroad, at Webster University, said, "This is the first time in 25 years that the Sister Cities International Convention is being hosted in St. Louis. We are very excited and proud that so many influential officials from different cities around the globe will join the conference for productive socio-economic exchange and shared insights."
The keynote speech at the International Consular Dinner will be delivered by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell of Maine, who negotiated the United Kingdom-Northern Ireland Peace Accord while Special Ambassador from the U.S. The event is open to the public on Saturday, July 26. Call 314-863-6777 for ticket information.
Watch a video news report on living with breast cancer featuring Latina music star Soraya. Newstream Video (Quicktime Movie: Cable, DSL, T1)
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Latina Singer-Songwriter Speaks Out About Breast Cancer Survival
NEW YORK, (Newstream), June 12, 2003 - Each year, an estimated 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., affecting women of all races, from all walks of life.
The disease can strike at any time, as the Latina music star Soraya learned when she was diagnosed in 2000 with breast cancer at the young age of 31.
By the year 2000, Soraya already had two number one hits on Billboard's Latin Airplay Charts and was touring with the likes of Sting, Alanis Morissette and Natalie Merchant. But two weeks before embarking on an international tour to promote her third album, Soraya was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease that had already claimed the lives of her grandmother, mother and aunt.
Now three years later and after an aggressive treatment regimen, Soraya is a breast cancer survivor and her career is back on track. She has released her fourth album, Soraya, as well as written and recorded a breast cancer anthem of hope and triumph called No One Else.
Today, as part of her efforts to educate women about breast cancer, Soraya is speaking out about "Living With It," a novel support program designed to help the thousands of women with breast cancer cope with a wide range of issues. Women can access free, timely and often hard-to-find information on treatment options, coping strategies and financial advice. Information is customized to the stage of a woman's disease. The program, available online at www.livingwithit.org and via mail, is intended to treat the whole patient, not just the cancer patient.
For a limited time, Soraya is making No One Else available exclusively for download in both English and Spanish via www.livingwithit.org. Every time the song is downloaded, Aventis will donate $1 to support Latina and Hispanic breast cancer educational programs across the country.
If you'd like more information about "Living With It," visit www.livingwithit.org or call:877-548-4649.
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