Paul (aka P.J.) is almost 40 & needs a bone marrow donor to save his life! He is half-Japanese & half-Mexican, so he will likely match with someone mixed. P.J.
Paul, known to his family and friends as P.J., is on the verge of his 40th birthday. He is half-Japanese, half-Mexican, and is currently looking for a bone marrow donor match. was first diagnosed in February 2016 with non-hodgkin's lymphoma after developing a lump in his left chest. After an initial 6 rounds of chemotherapy, the lump seemed to have disappeared, but came back shortly after his sixt
07/26/2018
Our friends at the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) are hosting a fundraiser Buzzed For Cancer on Sunday, August 19th 11AM-3PM. In honor of patients who've lost their hair during their cancer journey. Please come by and support them or just help us spread the word by sharing this post.
We are devasted to announce that Paul passed away on Sunday, Nov, 12th. He was a brave and courageous man who touched so many hearts with his determination to raise awareness of blood cancer despite being very ill himself. Our thoughts are now with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Thank you for your support and following him through his journey.
There is a fun event in Berkeley, CA this Saturday, June 24th, if you are in the area. Asian American Donor Program will be there registering new donors.
Heart to Heart Health Fair
Saturday June 24
11 am - 3 pm
Near the entrance to the Frances Albrier Community Center
2800 Park Street in South Berkeley.
A children's "Kid Zone" will have activities, games, and face painting. We'll also have wellness classes, Latin Fusion aerobic dance, yoga and some beginner tai chi that will get your body moving. There will also be a free raffle - with prizes donated by prominent regional businesses!
05/04/2017
It's our last day at Stanford University. Come by the White Plaza and so we can fine a !
03/30/2017
Come down to State of California, San Jose to register to find a ! We're at 100 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose until 230PM today!
02/20/2017
Friday 2/24 the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) will be hosting their 10th Annual Laugh For Lives: Comedy Show at the Palace of Fine Arts
All proceeds will be going to help us register more donors on the registry to save patients from diseases like and
This year's show features MC Jin, Amir K, KT Tatara, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Irene Tu
Buy your tickets at aadp.org/LFL17
To get $5 off use the promo code: 10thannual
Merritt College will host a registration event today and tomorrow. I know it is raining, but come check it out and register to help save a life.
February 8th and 9th
11am to 2pm
Merritt College
Student Lounge - next to the book store
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA
Tomorrow the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) will be having 2 opportunities to become a potential lifesaver!
Join them at Methodist Church (1001 Ginger Ln, San Jose, CA 95128) from 9 am to 1:30 pm or at SCV Japanese Christian Church (40 Union Ave, Campbell, CA 95008) from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Please share, especially if you are !
01/06/2017
Attention, !
Tomorrow 1/6 the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) will be looking for a at Oshogatsu New Year Festival hosted by Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)
Please share and come register, especially if you are of descent, as you could be Paul's lifesaver
Come with the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) today!
Enjoy a great night of food, drinks, artwork, and come stop by their registration booth!
We can't wait to see you there!
Oakland First Fridays Here to celebrate, sustain, and support Oakland's creative economy!
11/19/2016
We're here out at Newbury Park registering the community to help find a donor for Paul...if you're in the community come on by! You just might save his life! 😊
11/16/2016
Thanks, Nichi Bei Foundation for a great article featuring Paul and the dire need for donors!
Please share and help us find a Match For Paul
join.bethematch.org/MatchForPaul
Nichi Bei » Mixed-heritage Japanese Americans seek bone marrow matches Cancer patient Paul Ota is searching for a bone marrow match. Registering as a donor is a simple process, that entails filling out paperwork and swabbing your cheek.photo courtesy of Jonathan Ota