29-year-old software engineer Warren Shen was recently diagnosed with leukemia . . . and since then, he’s inspired more than 8,000 people to join the stem cell donor registry. He started posting on TikTok to raise awareness about the difficulty many patients face when searching for matching donors, and more than 5,000 of the new registrants are from Asian American communities. This helps address a shortage in donor databases……………. A London hospital opened a rooftop garden designed specifically for critical care patients so people on life support can spend time outdoors while continuing to receive full medical treatment. The garden can hold up to six patients at a time, with specialized equipment providing power and oxygen just as they would receive inside the ICU. Doctors hope the access to fresh air and nature will reduce their stress…………..And finally………………
The Tri Delta sorority has reached an amazing milestone, raising a total of $125 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since partnering with St. Jude in 1999, Tri Delta members have organized thousands of events to support children battling cancer . . . from pancake breakfasts to fun runs. The donations help fund treatment, housing, and meals for families, so that patients at St. Jude never receive a bill for their care. The sorority also supports Tri Delta Place, a housing facility for families arriving for treatment. (Here’s video.)