Girl Rihanna Stumped For To Undergo Bone Marrow Transplant

Access Hollywood - June 10, 2009 10:31 AM PDT
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NEW YORK, NY -- Jasmina Anema, a young Leukemia patient who befriended Rihanna and Kelly Rowland during her fight for life, will undergo a bone marrow transplant tomorrow in New York City, Access Hollywood has learned.

Last month, two possible bone marrow donors were found for the 6-year-old, after the pop stars used their fame to help draw attention to youngster's cancer battle. Jasmina has been suffering from an aggressive form of Leukemia.

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Following the transplant, Jasmina faces another battle - whether her body will accept or reject the bone marrow. However, the bone marrow transplant gives her a chance to live to her seventh birthday.

Rihanna became involved with DKMS, the largest non-profit bone marrow donor organization in the world, last year after she learned about Lisa Gershowitz Flynn, a mom who also needed a bone marrow transplant.

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Prospective donors can learn how to help others by visiting DKMSAmericas.org or OneForJasmina.com.

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  • teresita
    this is so nice of them.. at least their fame is used for good! I read the article and loved it!! :)
    report abuseposted June 10, 2009 1:39 PM PDT
  • A
    How great of them to use their fame to save a little girl's life! I hope everything goes well with the surgery!
    report abuseposted June 10, 2009 10:49 AM PDT

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