08/19/2026
Lifesavers & Laughs: Stand Up to Blood Cancer DKMS Stem Cell Donor Registration Drive
Join us as we team up with St. Pete Young Professionals to stand-up to blood cancer on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30pm
As you know this is something very close to our hearts at The Jackson Copeland Foundation. Jackson had a Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplant in July 2022. It bought us more precious time with him and gave him a fighting chance.❤️🩹
His friend had received hers at a very similar time and she is happy and healthy 4 years on🧡
So if you are between the ages of 18-55, please join us for a simple cheek swab, some good beer and lots of laughs. Entrance to the Comedy Show is free if you register as a Stem Cell/ Bone Marrow Donor
Who: The Jackson Copeland Foundation , Pete Young Professionals, and StPeteStandUp Comedy.
What: A donor registration event for the international DKMS US Blood Stem Cell Registry.
When: Thursday, September 3rd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm (followed by a free comedy show for everyone who registers!).
Where: Ale Works, 1962 1st Ave S, St Pete 33712
WHY: For many patients battling high-risk leukemia and other types of blood cancer, a stem cell transplant (also known as a bone marrow transplant) isn’t just another treatment option—it is often their only chance at a cure.
Unlike blood transfusions, stem cell matching is not based on blood type; it relies on a complex genetic marker system called HLA typing. Because these matches are so specific, many patients cannot find a suitable donor within their own families and must rely entirely on the kindness of strangers around the globe.
There are patients out there right now waiting for a matching donor , and you could be the exact match they need to survive!
The process is simple, register on-line, swab your cheek and we will do the rest for you.
You will only be called upon if you are a match for someone.
To learn more about the donation process and to dispell any fears, visit
https://www.dkms.org/
To register please visit
https://stpetersburgareachamberofcommercespacc.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/details/spyp-community-service-lifesavers-and-laughs-1883075