Our Story
EmmyStrong was formed when Emersyn Freund was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant but had no match in the national registry. Friends and volunteers organized swabbing drives across the country; out of those efforts EmmyStrong was created. To date, EmmyStrong has added thousands of potential donors to the National Bone Marrow Registry and supported multiple patients who received life-saving transplants.
Impact
5,000+ Donors Added
Through swabbing events, EmmyStrong has added over 5,000 potential donors to the national registry.
Patient Support
We create and distribute 100-Day Milestone Charts and Sticker packs to help patients track recovery milestones and build morale! Reach out to EmstrongNJ@gmail.com to request one!
Community Fundraising
From local events to the Kick Cancer Overboard initiative, EmmyStrong raises funds to sustain chart production, patient support, and outreach.
100-Day Milestone Chart
We provide 100-Day Milestone Charts and sticker packs to help patients track recovery milestones and build morale. If you or someone you know would like to request a chart, please reach out to us at EmstrongNJ@gmail.com.
You can help save a life by joining the bone marrow registry. Learn more at the National Marrow Donor Program or DKMS. For more information, please visit our resources page.
Get Involved!
Host a swabbing drive, volunteer at events, or donate to support patient programs! Follow us at @emmystrongnj on Instagram or on Facebook for updates and event info.