Jasmina Anema may be gone, but a number of NBA players and a popular Bravo television series are helping to make sure she and her cause aren't forgotten.

Six year-old Jasmina died earlier this year from leukemia, but her struggle to survive demonstrated her spirit and immeasurable heart. She also inspired and motivated people to register with DKMS Americas to be a part of their Bone Marrow registry.

It was enough to attract the attention of Paul Pierce, Lamar Odom, Charlie Villanueva, Tyson Chandler, Jason Kidd and many other celebrities. Jasmina was even invited to meet President Obama at the end of last year.

This Tuesday at 10PM, 9 by DESIGN, which follows the family of Robert and Cortney Novogratz, chronicles a fundraiser in her honor and a visit with Jasmina in the hospital. The hope of the Novogratz family, who was close with Jasmina, is to not only remember this very special little girl, but also to drive 999 new donors to sign up for the blood marrow registry. Its one donation everyone can afford. And it is one that could ultimately save a life.

Be a part of the effort to reach the goal of 999 donors are by signing up at www.dkmsamericas.org. Jasmina’s best friend Isabelle Hermann explains in this video www.oneforjasmina.com, all you have to do is swab the inside of your cheek, fill out the form and mail it in to DKMS Americas (http://www.dkmsamericas.org).

ABOUT DKMS
The DKMS mission is to save lives by recruiting bone marrow donors for leukemia patients. More than 20,000 DKMS donors have helped save lives by donating their bone marrow. DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the world with over 2 million registered donors. However, there are still thousands of patients who cannot find their donor match. DKMS will continue to recruit bone marrow donors until every patient gets a second chance at life.
 

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