Be the Match connected a Seattle man with donor in Germany
By Bonnie Rochman
Reposted with permission from the Fred Hutch News Service
When Rich Hurst was diagnosed with aggressive leukemia, his only hope lay in a stem cell transplant from a stranger thousands of miles away. Selina Rüecker, a young woman in Germany, answered the call, donating her stem cells and giving Rich a second chance. Two years later, the pair met in person for the first time, sharing an emotional reunion that underscored their remarkable connection.