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Tanikia was on the registry for many years before she was finally called when she matched a young patient needing a stem...
02/19/2026

Tanikia was on the registry for many years before she was finally called when she matched a young patient needing a stem cell transplant to survive.
“It was an honor to help an anonymous child in need of my stem cells. I was his best possible match. How could I not help? I have been told countless times that it was great of me. My response is, it can be great of you too! It starts with a simple cheek swab.
My dear friends founded Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. over 10 years ago after the heartbreaking loss of my college friend’s daughter, Shannon, to Leukemia. If you cannot join the registry, there are other ways to support them as they work to get more people on the registry and support families with members suffering with blood cancers and diseases.” - Tanikia

This Black History month, we are highlighting those that have made a difference and encourage you to do the same.
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things!
Become a possible lifesaver. Get a swab kit in the mail to join the registry. Visit shannonsshare.org

Donna registered as a bone marrow donor because of the heartache she witnessed when a family member and 2 children of fr...
02/18/2026

Donna registered as a bone marrow donor because of the heartache she witnessed when a family member and 2 children of friends passed away without finding matching donors. Surprisingly, Donna was contacted by years after registering at a bone marrow drive hosted by .

“To be able to save a family from the pain that my family and friends have experienced from the loss to this horrific disease, was the best news I could have imagined!” - Donna Trent


This Black History Month, be reminded that showing up for our community can change someone’s entire future. Get on the registry. Get swabbed to save a life!
Receive your swab kit in the mail by visiting www.shannonsshare.org.

Odiney Brown, Executive Director & co-founder of Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, is committed to saving lives in her da...
02/17/2026

Odiney Brown, Executive Director & co-founder of Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, is committed to saving lives in her daughter, Shannon Tavarez’ memory.

What many don’t see is the quiet reality so many Black families face: a loved one hoping and praying for a match that may never come, simply because there aren’t enough registered donors who look like them.

This is why we swab.
This is why we show up.
This is why Shannon’s legacy lives on.

This Black History month, join us in supporting patients in our community. Help us Save us!
Get a swab kit in the mail. Visit www.shannonsshare.org

Nahdi Mukomana Brown is the Deputy Executive Director of Shannon’s SHARE Foundation and one of its Co-Founders. She has ...
02/17/2026

Nahdi Mukomana Brown is the Deputy Executive Director of Shannon’s SHARE Foundation and one of its Co-Founders. She has also been a registered bone marrow donor for over 18 years hoping to match a patient in need. She first registered when her friends’ 8 year old son was searching for a matching donor to survive.

A simple cheek swab only takes minutes, but for a patient it could mean everything; more birthdays, more memories, more life.
This Black History Month, we honor our past by protecting our future.
If you’ve ever wondered if you could make a difference, this is your moment.

Get your swab kit in the mail. Visit www.shannonsshare.org

Today we honor the life and legacy of Shannon Tavarez, our Angel - a talented, young Broadway star whose courage lit the...
11/01/2025

Today we honor the life and legacy of Shannon Tavarez, our Angel - a talented, young Broadway star whose courage lit the way for thousands.
At just 11 years old, Shannon fought leukemia with the same strength she brought to the Broadway stage as Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King. Her story sparked a movement to bring awareness to bone marrow and stem cell donation.
🕊️ Honor Shannon’s memory today. Visit www.shannonsshare.org to register and receive a swab kit in the mail. Help someone find their match.
💛 Let’s keep her light alive — share this post and remind the world that one person’s story can change countless lives.

Make a tax deductible donation to support our mission to save lives and financially assist patients. See the link in our bio for donation options or visit our website.

S I X Days until Give Back Saturday. Get your tickets and help support our mission to save and change lives!!Get swabbed...
10/20/2025

S I X Days until Give Back Saturday.
Get your tickets and help support our mission to save and change lives!!
Get swabbed and register as a stem cell donor.
Vibes, Food, Drinks, and two of Howard’s favorite DJ’s and

Meet us after the yard!
Link in bio

TRI-STATE THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!!Come out and support HBCU & Friends Soiree to benefit and !!We’ll be in Brooklyn on Sunda...
10/04/2025

TRI-STATE THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!!
Come out and support HBCU & Friends Soiree to benefit and !!
We’ll be in Brooklyn on Sunday, October 19th from 1-6pm!
RSVP/Donate on eventbrite. Link in bio!

Register as a potential bone marrow donor and become a lifesaver!!

Howards Homecoming is thee place to be and we are only a month away!! Definitely a time to reconnect and have fun but ev...
09/26/2025

Howards Homecoming is thee place to be and we are only a month away!! Definitely a time to reconnect and have fun but even more importantly we are creating space to give back!! Join us at Give Back Saturday, HU Homecoming’s party with a purpose to support and as we continue to save and change lives!!
Saturday | Oct 25th
DJ Blinks & DJ John Butler
Meet us in DC!!

The 3rd Annual Give Back Saturday!!! Howard Homecoming’s Party with a Purpose. Early Bird tickets on SALE UNTIL Sept 20t...
09/12/2025

The 3rd Annual Give Back Saturday!!! Howard Homecoming’s Party with a Purpose.

Early Bird tickets on SALE UNTIL Sept 20th.
Party with a purpose and Help raise funds for 2 Howard alum-led non profits - and
You know the vibes…WE GIVE BACK!!

Happy Black History Month! Let’s make it count!
02/01/2025

Happy Black History Month! Let’s make it count!

**SHINE A LIGHT FRIDAY** Cruze started volunteering with Shannon’s SHARE when he was in high school. He is currently a...
01/24/2025

**SHINE A LIGHT FRIDAY** Cruze started volunteering with Shannon’s SHARE when he was in high school. He is currently a college student that turned 18 two months ago. He registered as a potential bone marrow donor the week of Shannon’s birthday in hopes of possibly saving a life.
We caught up with Cruze to ask him a couple of questions:
Why did you start volunteering with Shannon’s SHARE?
Shannon happened to be a close family friend that passed away when I was just turning 4. I started volunteering with Shannons SHARE because it is a very important cause with a story behind it that I strongly empathize with. I wanted to do my part to get as many people as possible to swab and contribute to their mission to save lives in Shannon’s memory.

Why is it important for young people to swab?
It is important for young people to get swabbed because they can directly help make a change and potentially become a donor for a patient. It is important because they can spread the word to peers, family, friends, etc. Young people are the future and should continue to make contributions to shape the world and do things to benefit those in need.

Help us celebrate Shannon’s birthday today, January 20th!! Shannon would have been 2️⃣6️⃣ years old today!😇🎉👑🎉1. Post a ...
01/20/2025

Help us celebrate Shannon’s birthday today, January 20th!! Shannon would have been 2️⃣6️⃣ years old today!😇🎉👑🎉

1. Post a pic of Shannon or one of yourself wearing Shannon’s SHARE gear! Help us spread awareness!

2. Donate $26 for what would have been Shannon’s 26th birthday! Help us fund our programs to continue recruiting more donors and financially assisting families!!

Ways to donate:

Donate on IG or FB

Zelle: use email address [email protected]

Website: http://shannonsshare.org

Cash App: $ShannonsShare

Get merch at ShannonsShare.shop

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