Jeff's cousin Loren is a stem cell research biologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and one person we reached out to help us understand the stem cell transplants that Madeleine would eventually undergo as part of her therapy since Loren experiments with and leads research on induced pluripotent stem cells, i.e. she's really friggin smart! http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Research-and-Education/Institutes/Regenerative-Medicine-Institute/Cores/RMI-Induced-Pluripotent-Stem-Cell-iPSC-Core-Facility.aspx
Two months ago, Loren shared Madeleine's story with her friends and colleagues at work. One graduate student in particular, Akop, was so touched by Madeleine that on his own initiative, he and his hockey team raised money to make a donation for Madeleine. As if that kindness and generosity wasn't enough, they've spent February planning and organizing a Charity event to benefit Madeleine!! We still have not had the pleasure of meeting but again, I know that God is speaking through these kind and generous people who want to help our family's baby girl. Thank you Akop, Loren and the Graduate Student Association! Here is the information for the benefit taking place SUNDAY, MARCH 11th open to the Cedars community and anyone who can come and play! This information will remain on our Fundraisers and Donations page as well.
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