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About Us

What is the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link?

A second chance at life is our first priority

Established in 1992, the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals before, during, and after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Myra Jacobs founded the nbmtLINK in response to the plight of a woman, Sandy, living in her area.

The mission of the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link is to help patients, caregivers, and families cope with the social and emotional challenges of bone marrow/stem cell transplant from diagnosis through survivorship by providing vital information and personalized support services.

nbmtLINK Hope

Supporting the nbmtLINK

The nbmtLINK relies on funding from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support our important programs. Tax deductible contributions are gratefully received and acknowledged. Please consider making a contribution today.

Our Staff


Peggy Burkhard


Executive Director

Cindy Burke


Director of Finance and Operations

Jennifer Gillette

LMSW

Licensed Staff Social Worker


Our Board of Directors

Matthew Carpinelli

Matthew Carpinelli


President

Wealth Manager for Firefighters, Business Owners & Families

Donna Posluszny

Donna Posluszny

PhD, ABPP

Immediate Past President

Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh SOM; Associate Director of Training, Biobehavioral Oncology Program; UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Lisa M. Zajac

Lisa M. Zajac

DNP, RN, ANP-BC, OCN

Secretary

Juanita McReynolds

Juanita McReynolds


Treasurer

Transplant Survivor

Asif Alavi

MD

Karmanos Cancer Institute

Bridget Casey

Bridget N. Casey

PhD

Two-Time Transplant Survivor

Mike Serra

Mike Serra

J.D.

Our Advisory Board

Randee Bloom

Randee Bloom

RN, MBA, PhD

Statement of Equality

The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK) believes in equality for all and stands together with other non-profit cancer support organizations to condemn racism and racial disparities.

We are committed to addressing racism and promote diversity, equality and inclusion in cancer care and support. We will do our part each day to help create a climate of inclusion and help overcome racism and racial disparities as we strive to help patients, caregivers, health care professionals successfully navigate the often daunting and difficult cancer journey to full remission and recovery. It is our honor.