New York, NY – Life provides individuals with the opportunity to fulfill their desired dreams. However, if you are diagnosed with a disease that requires a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant then all your dreams can be brought to a halt. The only focus at that point is survival. The situation is even more dire if you are from an ethnic group that is underrepresented on the bone marrow registry. But, for one individual that went through such a horrific situation he made a choice to focus on his dream. Seun Adebiyi made sure he thought of staying alive to fulfill his childhood dream of representing Nigeria at the Olympics. On November 16, 2011, Preserve Our Legacy will host their 2nd Annual Fundraiser themed “Preserve Seun’s Dream” at Chocolat Restaurant located at 2217-23 Frederick Douglass Blvd., NY, NY 10026 from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. This event is sponsored by Harlem Native Corwin J. Breeden.
Seun Adebiyi in 2009, after graduating from Yale Law and in the midst of training for the 2014 Olympics, was diagnosed with two aggressive cancers – stem cell leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma. While battling this disease and going through treatment. Seun stayed focused on his goal of participating in the next Winter Olympics. In January 2010, he received an umbilical cord blood donation that saved his life. He is now focused on raising awareness about umbilical cord blood donations, while continuing to train for 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia. When asked about his goals, he replied “I want to help someone else receive a second chance at life, and the Olympics are the ideal platform to promote awareness, “says Seun Adebiyi, Olympic hopeful.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit, whose mission is to educate individuals, especially those from various ethnic groups, about the benefits of stem cells through treatment options provided via peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donations. The organization also spearheaded Jaden’s Law to increase awareness about PBSC and bone marrow donation within various ethnic communities. Preserve Our Legacy launched the first educational program, P.O.L. Umbilical Cord Blood Program at Harlem Hospital in December 2010. Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of various ethnic donors, in addition to, having those that register step up when called upon to help a patient. “We are happy to team up with Seun to help him fulfill his Olympic Dream. He was our primary supporter with our program at Harlem Hospital when we started. Our fundraising goal is to help him with some of his expenses to achieve his dream and we will do just that, while educating ethnic individuals throughout the world about bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation,” says Brett Melius, Co-Founder of Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
The proceeds will be used to recruit bone marrow donors and support Preserve Our Legacy’s innovative cord blood program. Preserve Our Legacy will also assist Seun with his Skeleton training and equipment as he seeks to use his Olympic quest to raise awareness about bone marrow and cord blood donations.
Tickets are $100.00, you can purchase your tickets online at
P.O.L. “Preserve Seun’s Dream” Fundraiser
Location: Choclat Restaurant 2217 Frederick Douglass Blvd (120th & 8th Ave)
Date: November 16, 2011 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more info contact Preserve Our Legacy : 877-778-3623
Eleanor Griffin, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. ext 720 or Eleanor.griffin@preserveourlegacy.org, Shana Melius, ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org or Brett Melius, ext 703 or brett.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Preserve Our Legacy to host 2nd Annual Cord Blood and Bone Marrow Awarenes Week in November
Save the Date
New York, NY –In 2010, Preserve Our Legacy hosted its first week of awareness campaign for their 10-year old client LJ Jones, who was in need of a bone marrow transplant. This year, Preserve Our Legacy partnered with Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright, the YMCA of Greater New York, Metropolitan College of New York, The Friends of Harlem Hospital, Harlem Hospital and 1199 SEIU to host their second annual week of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood awareness to help find a donors for various ethnic patients in need starting November 14-19, 2011.
Preserve Our Legacy, the organization that spearheaded Jaden’s Law, and Assemblyman Wright will be joined this year by Link to Life Network, Inc., the only African-American recruitment group for Be The Match, The Friends of Harlem Hospital, The YMCA of Greater New York, Metropolitan College of New York and 1199 SEIU will host six donor drives to applaud prospective bone marrow donors for a quick registration and cheek swab. This year, Preserve Our Legacy will also offer pregnant women the opportunity to register as umbilical cord blood donors for the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program. These drives will be hosted at various YMCA locations in Bronx, Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn, 1199 SEIU and MCNY.
“Last year with the help of Assemblyman Keith Wright, The YMCA of Greater New York and MCNY our awareness campaign was a success. I am delighted that they are our partners this year and we are honored to add The Friends of Harlem, Harlem Hospital and 1199 SEIU this year, in addition to, various locations throughout America. Our goal for this week of awareness will be to help at least one patient find a match,” said Preserve Our Legacy Founder and President Brett Melius.
Earlier this year, Shana Melius’ appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and registered hosts Terrence and Rosci as bone marrow donors. Preserve Our Legacy also received a resolution from Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright and Governor Cuomo naming May 3, 2011 officially Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord Blood day for New York State, recognizing Preserve Our Legacy’s efforts with increase awareness within various ethnic communities.
Registering as a bone marrow donor is a safe, yet easy process and painless. The entire registration process is about eight (8) minutes. Registering as an umbilical cord blood donor is for pregnant women and completed before delivery of the baby. The collection is completed after baby is born.
Celebrities and professional athletes will also team up in support of Preserve Our Legacy awareness week. More information will be provided at a later date.
Visit http://www.preserveourlegacy.org to learn more about additional drive locations during this week.
Contact:
Shana Melius for P.O.L., 877-778-3623 x702, shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org.
Shyra Johnson for P.O.L., 877-778-3623 x718, shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org.
Ben Rosen for Assemblyman Wright, 518-455-4793, rosenb@assembly.state.ny.us.
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New York, NY –In 2010, Preserve Our Legacy hosted its first week of awareness campaign for their 10-year old client LJ Jones, who was in need of a bone marrow transplant. This year, Preserve Our Legacy partnered with Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright, the YMCA of Greater New York, Metropolitan College of New York, The Friends of Harlem Hospital, Harlem Hospital and 1199 SEIU to host their second annual week of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood awareness to help find a donors for various ethnic patients in need starting November 14-19, 2011.
Preserve Our Legacy, the organization that spearheaded Jaden’s Law, and Assemblyman Wright will be joined this year by Link to Life Network, Inc., the only African-American recruitment group for Be The Match, The Friends of Harlem Hospital, The YMCA of Greater New York, Metropolitan College of New York and 1199 SEIU will host six donor drives to applaud prospective bone marrow donors for a quick registration and cheek swab. This year, Preserve Our Legacy will also offer pregnant women the opportunity to register as umbilical cord blood donors for the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program. These drives will be hosted at various YMCA locations in Bronx, Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn, 1199 SEIU and MCNY.
“Last year with the help of Assemblyman Keith Wright, The YMCA of Greater New York and MCNY our awareness campaign was a success. I am delighted that they are our partners this year and we are honored to add The Friends of Harlem, Harlem Hospital and 1199 SEIU this year, in addition to, various locations throughout America. Our goal for this week of awareness will be to help at least one patient find a match,” said Preserve Our Legacy Founder and President Brett Melius.
Earlier this year, Shana Melius’ appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and registered hosts Terrence and Rosci as bone marrow donors. Preserve Our Legacy also received a resolution from Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright and Governor Cuomo naming May 3, 2011 officially Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord Blood day for New York State, recognizing Preserve Our Legacy’s efforts with increase awareness within various ethnic communities.
Registering as a bone marrow donor is a safe, yet easy process and painless. The entire registration process is about eight (8) minutes. Registering as an umbilical cord blood donor is for pregnant women and completed before delivery of the baby. The collection is completed after baby is born.
Celebrities and professional athletes will also team up in support of Preserve Our Legacy awareness week. More information will be provided at a later date.
Visit http://www.preserveourlegacy.org to learn more about additional drive locations during this week.
Contact:
Shana Melius for P.O.L., 877-778-3623 x702, shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org.
Shyra Johnson for P.O.L., 877-778-3623 x718, shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org.
Ben Rosen for Assemblyman Wright, 518-455-4793, rosenb@assembly.state.ny.us.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
PRESERVE OUR LEGACY PARTNERS WITH LINK TO LIFE NETWORK TO EDUCATE AND INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT BONE MARROW DONATION
Historical Partnership to increase awareness
New York, NY – Individuals with an ethnic background are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a bone marrow match on the National Registry. According to the U.S. Census report, there are 311,899, 603 people in the United States and out of population, only 9 million people are registered on the National BE THE MATCH Registry as bone marrow donors. According to the C.W. Bill Young Transplantation website, in 2010, out of 9 million registered volunteers, only 28% (approximately 2.5 million volunteer donors) are represented by individuals from ethnic backgrounds. However, there is a new historical partnership that will embark on increasing the numbers of ethnic volunteer donors – that is Preserve Our Legacy and Link to Life Network, Inc.
Link to Life Network, Inc. (LTLN), is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization, which was formed in 1992 to assist the NMDP in its efforts to register minority bone marrow donors. LTLN is the “only” African American official recruitment group of the National Marrow Donor Program/BE THE MATCH registry. Their mission is to increase the opportunity for minorities with life threatening diseases to obtain bone marrow transplants by increasing public awareness of the need for minority potential bone marrow registrants.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. (POL) is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization that was started after the devastating loss of a friend’s son named Jaden Hilton. The mission of the organization is to educate (edu-tain) individuals and create awareness about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide, through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. In efforts to increase awareness, POL founders fought and co-wrote A2168/S2038 in New Jersey. This historical legislation was established when NJ Governor Christie signed their legislation into law on August 25, 2010. The organization also received a resolution from New York Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright naming May 3, “Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord Blood Day” officially for New York State.
These organizations have joined forces to increase awareness within the ethnic community about the benefits of becoming a registered volunteer to help save a life. Both organizations have a calendar full of events that will be announced in the near future.
For more information about Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. log onto to or contact 877.778.3623: Shana Melius, ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org, for more information about Link to Life Network, Inc. log onto or contact 917 593-4174 or michaelmarrowman@aol.com. For more information about C.W. Bill Young Transplantation Program Registry Data log on to: http://bloodcell.transplant.hrsa.gov/RESEARCH/Registry_Data/index.html
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Friday, April 15, 2011
PRESERVE OUR LEGACY & ASSEMBLYMAN KEITH WRIGHT HOLD FIRST ANNUAL BONE MARROW & UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD TRANSPLANT DAY IN NEW YORK STATE
Calls on New Yorkers to help with awareness campaign for Jaden’s Law A.4294 & goal to register 25K minority bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donors for 2011
New York, NY – There are thousands of patients struggling to find a donor on the National Registry when faced with the dilemma of needing a peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplants. However, Preserve Our Legacy has partnered with Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright to galvanize the support of New Yorkers to help those minority patients in need as well as awareness for New York Assembly Bill 4294 titled Jaden’s Law with the first annual bone marrow and umbilical cord blood day of Advocacy in Albany on May 3, 2011.
Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright re-introduced Jaden’s Law, A.4294, in January 2011. Jaden’s Law New York, requires that commissioner of the Department of Health to prepare an online brochure based on information derived from the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), which may be downloaded by physicians and designed to inform patients of the option to become bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donors by registering with the NMDP. The legislation also includes bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donations to the New York State donate life registry as well as facilitates registration through voter registration and forms an driver license applications.
The current National Registry contains a registry of millions. For a successful transplant, the tissue type of a bone marrow donor or a cord blood unit needs to match the patient's as closely as possible. Tissue types are inherited, so patients are more likely to match someone who shares their racial or ethnic heritage. Therefore, it remains difficult to match many patients, especially those from racially and ethnically diverse communities. Like bone marrow, cord blood is rich in the blood-forming cells that can be used in transplants for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and many other life-threatening diseases. These cells are not embryonic stem cells but contain life-saving qualities. There is a tremendous need for more people to join the registry and expectant parents to donate umbilical cord blood. “This legislation will help more people receive a transplant and more families will have a future filled with hope”, says Jeanine Johnson, Esq., Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that was started by Robert and Shana Melius, after the devastating loss of a 3-year old African-American boy named Jaden Hilton. The Melius’ made it their life’s mission to educate individuals, especially various ethnic groups, about the benefits of adults stem cells through treatment options available through just an act to help “save a life” through donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. has partnered with Harlem Hospital, celebrities, political figures and various minority groups to create the awareness within the minority community.
For A4294 Jaden’s Law information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more event or PR information contact Shana, Compliance contact Tiffani:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org, Tiffani Hilton, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext. 704 or tiffani.hilton@preserveourlegacy.org
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New York, NY – There are thousands of patients struggling to find a donor on the National Registry when faced with the dilemma of needing a peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplants. However, Preserve Our Legacy has partnered with Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright to galvanize the support of New Yorkers to help those minority patients in need as well as awareness for New York Assembly Bill 4294 titled Jaden’s Law with the first annual bone marrow and umbilical cord blood day of Advocacy in Albany on May 3, 2011.
Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright re-introduced Jaden’s Law, A.4294, in January 2011. Jaden’s Law New York, requires that commissioner of the Department of Health to prepare an online brochure based on information derived from the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), which may be downloaded by physicians and designed to inform patients of the option to become bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donors by registering with the NMDP. The legislation also includes bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donations to the New York State donate life registry as well as facilitates registration through voter registration and forms an driver license applications.
The current National Registry contains a registry of millions. For a successful transplant, the tissue type of a bone marrow donor or a cord blood unit needs to match the patient's as closely as possible. Tissue types are inherited, so patients are more likely to match someone who shares their racial or ethnic heritage. Therefore, it remains difficult to match many patients, especially those from racially and ethnically diverse communities. Like bone marrow, cord blood is rich in the blood-forming cells that can be used in transplants for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and many other life-threatening diseases. These cells are not embryonic stem cells but contain life-saving qualities. There is a tremendous need for more people to join the registry and expectant parents to donate umbilical cord blood. “This legislation will help more people receive a transplant and more families will have a future filled with hope”, says Jeanine Johnson, Esq., Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that was started by Robert and Shana Melius, after the devastating loss of a 3-year old African-American boy named Jaden Hilton. The Melius’ made it their life’s mission to educate individuals, especially various ethnic groups, about the benefits of adults stem cells through treatment options available through just an act to help “save a life” through donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. has partnered with Harlem Hospital, celebrities, political figures and various minority groups to create the awareness within the minority community.
For A4294 Jaden’s Law information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more event or PR information contact Shana, Compliance contact Tiffani:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org, Tiffani Hilton, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext. 704 or tiffani.hilton@preserveourlegacy.org
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
FORMER BET REALITY STAR LANDON DAIS DEDICATES 30TH BIRTHDAY TO HELP RAISE FUNDS AND REGISTER DONORS FOR PRESERVE OUR LEGACY, INC
For Immediate Release
March 31, 2011
As Finance Committee Co-Chair, Dais provides support to help register minorities For goal of 25,000 for 2011 on April 5, 2011 at Harlem Lanes
New York, NY – It was announced today Former BET Reality show cast member of Harlem Heights and recently elected Co-Chair of Preserve Our Legacy Finance Committee, Landon Dais will dedicate his 30th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Harlem Lanes, which is located at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, #3, New York, NY 10027 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Landon Dais is the founder of Landon Dais Associates, a political strategy and community relations firm located in New York City. In this role, he oversees all business development, and strategic direction of the company. Landon is firm believer in giving back to the community and has been extremely active in his hometown, Harlem, New York. His commitment to the Harlem community was captured on the BET Docushow “Harlem Heights”. The show also chronicled his candidacy for City Council, his community service initiatives and his tenure as President of the Uptown Democratic Club. Landon is active on boards and non-profit committees and participates in many community and youth oriented programs across the country. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Co-Chair of the Finance Committee on the Board of Directors for Preserve Our Legacy.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “Instead of having a big celebrity for my 30th birthday, I would rather organize a fundraiser for P.O.L. that will assist in saving the lives of young children, so they can reach their 30th birthday and beyond.” says, Landon Dais, Preserve Our Legacy Board member.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For ticket information log onto: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1437996085
For more event or PR information contact, Shana, For PR contact Lexi, For donation contact Tiffani:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org
Tiffani Hilton, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 704 or tiffani.hilton@preserveourlegacy.org
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March 31, 2011
As Finance Committee Co-Chair, Dais provides support to help register minorities For goal of 25,000 for 2011 on April 5, 2011 at Harlem Lanes
New York, NY – It was announced today Former BET Reality show cast member of Harlem Heights and recently elected Co-Chair of Preserve Our Legacy Finance Committee, Landon Dais will dedicate his 30th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Harlem Lanes, which is located at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, #3, New York, NY 10027 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Landon Dais is the founder of Landon Dais Associates, a political strategy and community relations firm located in New York City. In this role, he oversees all business development, and strategic direction of the company. Landon is firm believer in giving back to the community and has been extremely active in his hometown, Harlem, New York. His commitment to the Harlem community was captured on the BET Docushow “Harlem Heights”. The show also chronicled his candidacy for City Council, his community service initiatives and his tenure as President of the Uptown Democratic Club. Landon is active on boards and non-profit committees and participates in many community and youth oriented programs across the country. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Co-Chair of the Finance Committee on the Board of Directors for Preserve Our Legacy.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “Instead of having a big celebrity for my 30th birthday, I would rather organize a fundraiser for P.O.L. that will assist in saving the lives of young children, so they can reach their 30th birthday and beyond.” says, Landon Dais, Preserve Our Legacy Board member.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For ticket information log onto: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1437996085
For more event or PR information contact, Shana, For PR contact Lexi, For donation contact Tiffani:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org
Tiffani Hilton, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 704 or tiffani.hilton@preserveourlegacy.org
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Friday, March 18, 2011
New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color to Co-Sponsor Fundraiser for Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color
To Co-Sponsor Fundraiser for Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
(New York, NY) The New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color will co-sponsor a fundraiser for Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. alongside Marvin Bing, Jr., newly elected Preserve Our Legacy board member. Mr. Bing will dedicate his 27th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
The New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color is the official arm for young people of color of the New York State Democratic Party. The Caucus is a vehicle that allows young people of color and those interested in issues that directly affect young people of color to become active in Democratic Party activities.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
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To Co-Sponsor Fundraiser for Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
(New York, NY) The New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color will co-sponsor a fundraiser for Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. alongside Marvin Bing, Jr., newly elected Preserve Our Legacy board member. Mr. Bing will dedicate his 27th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
The New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color is the official arm for young people of color of the New York State Democratic Party. The Caucus is a vehicle that allows young people of color and those interested in issues that directly affect young people of color to become active in Democratic Party activities.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
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Frederick E. Samuel Democrat Club to Host bone marrow drive with Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 3/19/2011
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, Preserve Our Legacy will host a bone marrow drive through New York Blood with the Frederick E. Samuel Democratic Club from 11AM - 4PM.
Frederick E. Samuel Community Democratic Club
190 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Email: info@fredsamdemclub.com
Contact: Wilma Brown-Phillips
Phone: (212)234-8879
If you have not registered, please come out to register as a PBSC or bone marrow donor. Just completion of a form and two swabs on each cheeks to become registered. Takes about 7 minutes to complete.
For more information you can also contact us at 877.778.3623.
Frederick E. Samuel Community Democratic Club
190 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Email: info@fredsamdemclub.com
Contact: Wilma Brown-Phillips
Phone: (212)234-8879
If you have not registered, please come out to register as a PBSC or bone marrow donor. Just completion of a form and two swabs on each cheeks to become registered. Takes about 7 minutes to complete.
For more information you can also contact us at 877.778.3623.
PRESERVE OUR LEGACY TO HOST DEF JAM RAPSTAR CONTEST
PRESERVE OUR LEGACY TO HOST DEF JAM RAPSTAR CONTEST DURING
FUNDRAISER & BONE MARROW DRIVE EVENT
Not-for-profit to use hit video game to help fulfill mission
of “edu-taining audience” to register minorities for goal of 25,000 for 2011
April 8, 2011
New York, NY – It was announced today that Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. will host a cash prize contest, with players competing on the hit video game Def Jam Rapstar during its upcoming fundraiser and bone marrow drive event to support Preserve Our Legacy’s mission to “edu-tain” their audience. This event will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Harlem Activist Marvin Bing also dedicated his second annual birthday party to help raise funds for Preserve Our Legacy as well as help increase numbers of bone marrow donors for their 2011 goal of 25,000.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. “On behalf of Autumn games, we are happy to have one of our games be part of an event that will raise awareness about the benefits of adult stem cells, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. We applaud Preserve Our Legacy with their mission and are excited to help make the event as impactful as possible,” says Alex Collmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Autumn Games.
This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “We are excited about this event and we believe this will provide our organization ability to educate our audience throughout the world about the importance of becoming a PBSC, bone marrow, umbilical cord blood donor”, says Brett Melius, Co-Founder and President of Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. The event will be hosted by Power 105.1 Cherry Martinez, who is also the Preserve Our Legacy Media Spokesperson, and the game will be facilitated by Host MC Mike Junke-e. The contest will consist of Best Freestyle $100, Best Rap Song Performed $200, Best Duet $400.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more information contact Shana, Celebrity participants contact Meda, PR contact Lexi or Shyra:
Event info:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Celebrity Participants
Meda Leacock, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 707 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org
PR
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org or Shyra Johnson ext 718 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org.
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FUNDRAISER & BONE MARROW DRIVE EVENT
Not-for-profit to use hit video game to help fulfill mission
of “edu-taining audience” to register minorities for goal of 25,000 for 2011
April 8, 2011
New York, NY – It was announced today that Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. will host a cash prize contest, with players competing on the hit video game Def Jam Rapstar during its upcoming fundraiser and bone marrow drive event to support Preserve Our Legacy’s mission to “edu-tain” their audience. This event will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Harlem Activist Marvin Bing also dedicated his second annual birthday party to help raise funds for Preserve Our Legacy as well as help increase numbers of bone marrow donors for their 2011 goal of 25,000.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. “On behalf of Autumn games, we are happy to have one of our games be part of an event that will raise awareness about the benefits of adult stem cells, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. We applaud Preserve Our Legacy with their mission and are excited to help make the event as impactful as possible,” says Alex Collmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Autumn Games.
This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “We are excited about this event and we believe this will provide our organization ability to educate our audience throughout the world about the importance of becoming a PBSC, bone marrow, umbilical cord blood donor”, says Brett Melius, Co-Founder and President of Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. The event will be hosted by Power 105.1 Cherry Martinez, who is also the Preserve Our Legacy Media Spokesperson, and the game will be facilitated by Host MC Mike Junke-e. The contest will consist of Best Freestyle $100, Best Rap Song Performed $200, Best Duet $400.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more information contact Shana, Celebrity participants contact Meda, PR contact Lexi or Shyra:
Event info:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Celebrity Participants
Meda Leacock, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 707 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org
PR
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org or Shyra Johnson ext 718 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
One of our supporters sent me this link...VERY INTERESTING...
"Not only did we find that the NMDP does not aggressively recruit minority donors, but they have put up major obstacles that prevent Matchpia from becoming an official donor recruitment group," commented Hemant Wadhwani, President of the Asian American Political Coalition, "preventing them to receive gover...nment funding for their extensive efforts in supporting the community."
Check out this link: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312888.htm
Check out this link: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312888.htm
HARLEM ACTIVIST MARVIN BING DEDICATES BIRTHDAY TO HELP RAISE FUNDS AND REGISTER DONORS FOR PRESERVE OUR LEGACY, INC.
Partners with Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. to help register minorities
For goal of 25,000 for 2011 on April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiards
New York, NY – It was announced today that Harlem Activist and newly elected Preserve Our Legacy Board member, Marvin Bing, will dedicate his 27th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
Marvin Bing, 26, in 2010, was a recipient of New York City Hall 40 under 40 Award. He was also the New York State Director for One Nation Working Together, where he galvanized 300,000 Americans to Washington, DC to fight back the right-wing attacks on Middle Class Americans under the direction of Bill Lynch and George Gresham of 1199 SEIU.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “Young people need to step up in the fight to help steer the next generation, and standing up to help assist the chances to save a life is a pretty great start. This is not a partisan event, but an event where people from all political ideologies can be supportive.” says, Marvin Bing, Preserve Our Legacy Board member.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more information contact:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Shyra Johnson, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 718 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org
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For goal of 25,000 for 2011 on April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiards
New York, NY – It was announced today that Harlem Activist and newly elected Preserve Our Legacy Board member, Marvin Bing, will dedicate his 27th birthday to help raise funds and register minority donors on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Slate Billiard located at 54 21st St. New York, NY 10010.
Marvin Bing, 26, in 2010, was a recipient of New York City Hall 40 under 40 Award. He was also the New York State Director for One Nation Working Together, where he galvanized 300,000 Americans to Washington, DC to fight back the right-wing attacks on Middle Class Americans under the direction of Bill Lynch and George Gresham of 1199 SEIU.
Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit that spearheaded Jaden’s Law and educating individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide through peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC), bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. also partnered with Harlem Hospital in December 2010 to launch the Preserve Our Legacy Umbilical Cord Blood Program, which provides minority pregnant woman the option to donate their umbilical cord blood to assist in increasing the numbers for minorities within the National Registry. The organization recently announced their goal of registering 25,000 minority donors for 2011. These donors would provide thousands of minority patients that are in need, the “fighting” chance to live, especially, 10-year old LJ, 5-year old Nyiah, 13-year old Shakobe, 11-year old Isaiah and various other minority patients throughout America.
Since Jaden’s death, Preserve Our Legacy has been advocating to increase awareness about the need of minority donors, in addition to, having those that register to step up when called to help a patient. This event, which takes place during their 45-day awareness campaign, will assist in spreading the word about the need of minority donors. “Young people need to step up in the fight to help steer the next generation, and standing up to help assist the chances to save a life is a pretty great start. This is not a partisan event, but an event where people from all political ideologies can be supportive.” says, Marvin Bing, Preserve Our Legacy Board member.
For event information log onto to: http://www.preserveourlegacy.org
For more information contact:
Shana Melius, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org
Shyra Johnson, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877-778-3623 ext 718 or shyra.johnson@preserveourlegacy.org
Lexi Chow, Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623 ext 719 or lexi.chow@preservourlegacy.org
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
CHAMPION BOXER FLOYD MAYWEATHER, RAY J AND MANY MORE CELEBRITIES TEAM UP WITH PRESERVE OUR LEGACY DURING SUPERBOWL WEEKEND
For Immediate Release
February 1, 2011
CHAMPION BOXER FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND R&B SINGER RAY J PLUS CELEBRITY FRIENDS TEAM UP FOR GOT BONE MARROW CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2011
Preserve Our Legacy Partners with various Celebrities to create awareness for Daylen Parrish and others during Super Bowl Weekend
New York, NY – It was announced today that Champion Boxer Floyd “Moneymaker” Mayweather, R&B artist / Reality TV Star Ray J, DJ Clue, NFL Star Willis McGahee and other various celebrities will team up with Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. (P.O.L.) to spread awareness about the need for bone marrow donation within the minority community. P.O.L. organization known for implementing Jaden’s Law and advocating for minority patients in need of bone marrow transplants, will host its 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game during 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, Texas, themed “Got Bone Marrow”. This event will consist of a Celebrity Charity Basketball game and bone marrow registration drive to help save the lives for Fort Worth local 18-month old, Daylen Parrish, 5-year old Nyiah Young, 10-year old LJ Jones and others. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. recently announced their company’s goal of registering 25,000 minority donors and have them step-up to donate when called to help save lives in 2011. This event will be one of the numerous events P.O.L will host throughout the year.
Daylen Parrish is 18-months old and is suffering from sickle cell anemia. He is in need of a bone marrow transplant. He presently resides in the Fort Worth area and will be one of the local featured children we will be registering minority donors. P.O.L. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit was started by Brett and Shana Melius, after the loss of 3-year old boy named Jaden Hilton, spearheaded Jaden’s Law in New Jersey and New York, which is to increase awareness about PBSC and bone marrow donation within the minority community. The organization’s mission is to educate individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells through treatment options provided via PBSC, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation.
This event will take place at Southern Methodist University (SMU) on February 4, 2011. The teams for this game will be “Sports vs Music”. Players will include members from the NFL for the “Sports” team and Entertainment artists from the music industry for the “Music” team. New Confirmed players include Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, Antrel Rolle from the NY Giants, Raheem Brock from the Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, Bryan McCann from SMU & Dallas Cowboys, just to name a few. Willis McGahee from Baltimore Ravens will be the Sports team coach. For the music team R&B Artist Ray J, DJ Clue, Promoter Hollywood Chuck, Efani Allah, Former BET 106 & Park host Free, Songwriter Rico Love and many more to come. If you are interested in participating as a player, contact Meda Leacock. Radio advertising support from both local stations 97.9 The Beat and K104 all to help save Daylen Parrish and many other minority patients lives.
Event Details
Location: Southern Methodist University –6024 Airline Rd. Dallas, Texas
Time: 6:30 pm- 8:30pm
Tickets: $10 in advance, more at the door
$30 in advance, more at the door
For tickets gotbonemarrow.eventbrite.com or www.gotbonemarrow.com
For Game, Media or Player info Contact Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623:
Event Info Brett Melius, ext 703 or email Media info Shana Melius, ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org, Player info, Meda Leacock, ext 707 or meda.leacock@preserveourlegacy.org.
About SMU
SMU is a private university of 11,000 students near the center of Dallas and offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — in the humanities and sciences; business; the performing, visual, and communication arts; engineering; education and human development; law; and theology. The venue for the game will be held at Moody Coliseum, which was the site of the Southwest Conference Post-Season Classic in 1976, hosted NCAA Regional tournament games and the NABC College Basketball All-Star Game during the 1986 Final Four held in Dallas.
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February 1, 2011
CHAMPION BOXER FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND R&B SINGER RAY J PLUS CELEBRITY FRIENDS TEAM UP FOR GOT BONE MARROW CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2011
Preserve Our Legacy Partners with various Celebrities to create awareness for Daylen Parrish and others during Super Bowl Weekend
New York, NY – It was announced today that Champion Boxer Floyd “Moneymaker” Mayweather, R&B artist / Reality TV Star Ray J, DJ Clue, NFL Star Willis McGahee and other various celebrities will team up with Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. (P.O.L.) to spread awareness about the need for bone marrow donation within the minority community. P.O.L. organization known for implementing Jaden’s Law and advocating for minority patients in need of bone marrow transplants, will host its 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game during 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, Texas, themed “Got Bone Marrow”. This event will consist of a Celebrity Charity Basketball game and bone marrow registration drive to help save the lives for Fort Worth local 18-month old, Daylen Parrish, 5-year old Nyiah Young, 10-year old LJ Jones and others. Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. recently announced their company’s goal of registering 25,000 minority donors and have them step-up to donate when called to help save lives in 2011. This event will be one of the numerous events P.O.L will host throughout the year.
Daylen Parrish is 18-months old and is suffering from sickle cell anemia. He is in need of a bone marrow transplant. He presently resides in the Fort Worth area and will be one of the local featured children we will be registering minority donors. P.O.L. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit was started by Brett and Shana Melius, after the loss of 3-year old boy named Jaden Hilton, spearheaded Jaden’s Law in New Jersey and New York, which is to increase awareness about PBSC and bone marrow donation within the minority community. The organization’s mission is to educate individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells through treatment options provided via PBSC, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donation.
This event will take place at Southern Methodist University (SMU) on February 4, 2011. The teams for this game will be “Sports vs Music”. Players will include members from the NFL for the “Sports” team and Entertainment artists from the music industry for the “Music” team. New Confirmed players include Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, Antrel Rolle from the NY Giants, Raheem Brock from the Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, Bryan McCann from SMU & Dallas Cowboys, just to name a few. Willis McGahee from Baltimore Ravens will be the Sports team coach. For the music team R&B Artist Ray J, DJ Clue, Promoter Hollywood Chuck, Efani Allah, Former BET 106 & Park host Free, Songwriter Rico Love and many more to come. If you are interested in participating as a player, contact Meda Leacock. Radio advertising support from both local stations 97.9 The Beat and K104 all to help save Daylen Parrish and many other minority patients lives.
Event Details
Location: Southern Methodist University –6024 Airline Rd. Dallas, Texas
Time: 6:30 pm- 8:30pm
Tickets: $10 in advance, more at the door
$30 in advance, more at the door
For tickets gotbonemarrow.eventbrite.com or www.gotbonemarrow.com
For Game, Media or Player info Contact Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. 877.778.3623:
Event Info Brett Melius, ext 703 or email Media info Shana Melius, ext 702 or shana.melius@preserveourlegacy.org, Player info, Meda Leacock, ext 707 or meda.leacock@preserveourlegacy.org.
About SMU
SMU is a private university of 11,000 students near the center of Dallas and offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — in the humanities and sciences; business; the performing, visual, and communication arts; engineering; education and human development; law; and theology. The venue for the game will be held at Moody Coliseum, which was the site of the Southwest Conference Post-Season Classic in 1976, hosted NCAA Regional tournament games and the NABC College Basketball All-Star Game during the 1986 Final Four held in Dallas.
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