The Make It Happen 4 BMD Foundation was started by Jeffrey and Sherri Kitzberger, in honor of their daughter, Annalyse, who was only five when diagnosed with two life-threatening bone marrow diseases: Aplastic Anemia and Paroxsymal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). Both diseases are considered "orphan diseases" and receive very little direct funding for research.

 

Fortunate to have one of the TOP researchers in the world, Dr. Jaroslaw Maciejewski right in their backyard at The Cleveland Clinic, but frustrated by the lack of funding and research available, they launched the inaugural, "JUNGLE JAM" at The House of Blues on October 17th 2008. This amazing event raised almost $70,000 and provided invaluable "seed money" which initiated research to determine if viruses cause certain types of Bone Marrow Disease, Cancers and Blood Disorders. Within the first year, Dr. Maciejewski was awarded an additional $1,900,000 to continue his research from The National Institute of Health!

 

Our 2010 event raised over $100,000! We plan to continue our "hunt" on October 1st, 2011 with even more fun and games! We hope you can join us for our Jungle Casino games, Silent Auction and top-notch entertainment, including world-renowned Beatles band A Hard Days Night, Run Avril Run, one of Cleveland's BEST dance bands, and returning by popular demand, Blues D'Ville!

 

The Make It Happen 4 BMD Foundation supports Dr. Maciejewski and his research at The Cleveland Clinic. We are 100% committed to raising funds

and finding a cure for Bone Marrow Disease! All proceeds raised are directed to Dr. Maciejewski and his research team! Please read about his next research project and how you can help "MAKE IT HAPPEN"!

 

Our goal for the Make It Happen 4 BMD Foundation is to raise funds directed solely towards research resulting in a cure for bone marrow disease and blood cancers. Thank you for your support!