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DKMS’ 5th Annual Gala Hosted by Katharina Harf Raises a Record 2.5 Million Dollars to Fight Leukemia
NEW YORK – Thursday night the DKMS 5th Annual Gala raised a record 2.5 million dollars to support the fight against leukemia and other blood related cancers. The money raised at the star-studded gala, which took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City will help register nearly 30,000 bone marrow donors and work to save lives worldwide.
Katharina Harf, COO of DKMS Americas presented an award to Rihanna in recognition for her tireless work in the fight against leukemia.
“Anyone can be affected by leukemia,” said Rihanna. “It is the number one disease children in the U.S. die of and we can change that. I encourage people to become bone marrow donors with DKMS. If we have more donors, we can save more lives.”
Rihanna went on, “I would like to dedicate this award to Shannon Tavarez who fought so bravely against this disease but was tragically taken from us far too soon. Shannon was a great inspiration who selflessly promoted awareness of the need for donors, so that others may receive the help they need, and she will be missed.”
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just wonderful!!!!!!!
such a great cause and they did really good and i am
sure there will be even more giving and donating to the cause
because this is a worthy cause live saving cause