About Us

In 2007 Zoë's Bone Marrow Buddies was formed to raise funds to benefit the Riley Children's Hospital, Stem Cell Unit, in loving memory of Zoë Bontrager Schultz.

What Makes Zoë's Bone Marrow Buddies Unique?

Money raised will promote research, education and financial support specifically for the Stem Cell Unit at Riley Children's Hospital.

The Stem Cell Unit is very small and many times over looked for funding. However when a child goes for a Bone Marrow/Stem Cell transplant it is their last chance at life.

How Can a Transplant Help?

* Childhood Cancers
* Immune Disorders
* Metabolic Disorders
* Blood Disorders
* Cutting Edge Diseases and Disorders still in the research phase

Why is this So Important to Zoë's Bone Marrow Buddies?

All Stem Cell Transplants require children and their caregivers to spend an extended amount of time in the hospital. The accommodation of the Stem Cell unit are less than comfortable and inhibits the families from experiencing the hospital's goal of family centered care.

The entire unit has no bathrooms or showers. This forces the caregivers to leave at a very critical time, when their sick child needs them the most. Transplant children are not allowed to leave their rooms for fear of being exposed to infection, they have to resort to sponge baths and use portable toilets.

Who Are We Doing This For?

* The amazing Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Stem Cell Unit. They deserve to have a facility that can enhance the tireless level of care which they give every day.

* The caregivers of children going through transplant. In such a trying and stressful time, comfortable living will make a world of difference in their ability to provide for their children.

* Most important, THE CHILDREN. They deserve to be as comfortable as possible while fighting for their lives.

 

We are asking you to partner with us at Zoë's Bone Marrow Buddies to raise money to help fund continued research, education and a new facility for the Riley Stem Cell Unit.

Thank you for your time and support!

Tish Bontrager,
Director