Patient Turned Fundraiser Mike Rubin

As a patient, Mike Rubin was at the forefront of bone marrow transplants when he received one in 1987 at the age of 24.  Today, he serves a director of philanthropic gifts for the very place he received his transplant - Seattle's Fred Hutch Cancer Center.In the mid 80's, Mike was diagnosed with myelodysplasia, which would eventually morph into AML leukemia.  After consulting with some of the nation's leading cancer centers, Mike and his family settled on the institution that pioneered bone marrow transplants, The Hutch.  Mike's sister would be his donor.Mike's journey changed his professional perspective.  This one-time New York ad exec needed to do something different.  He enrolled in nursing school but found that wasn't the best fit.  So he took some time, and became part owner of a whole grain, collectively-run, organic bakery.   This would would give him some time to recover and think about what he wanted to do next.Mike went to law school, and soon found a passion for fundraising and working with philanthropic giving.  Not only had this native New Yorker fallen in love with Seattle, but he also felt a deep connection to the Hutch.   This led to Mike working for the organization that saved his life, and him paying it forward.Fred Hutch Website: https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html Other ResourcesNational Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKnbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.Thank you to our sponsors. This season is supported by a healthcare contribution from Sanofi  and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.https://www.sanofi.com/https://www.lls.org/patient-support National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.