02/19/2026
Broeden is 17. On December 22, 2025, his mom, Kerynn, took him to the doctor because he was feeling weak and in pain. His blood counts were dangerously low, and he was immediately admitted to Boston Children’s Hospital.
There, Broeden received a diagnosis no family is ever ready for, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He started chemotherapy right away.
Now, to beat AML and recover, Broeden needs a stem cell or marrow transplant from a matching donor. Right now, he does not have a match in the worldwide registry.
That is why we are asking you to swab.
If you are 18 to 35 and in general good health, joining the registry is a simple cheek swab. You could be Broeden’s , or the match for another patient still searching for hope. 🧡
Order your swab kit today. Learn more at www.giftoflife.org/Broeden
