As part of Gabriel & Co.’s support for DKMS, a nonprofit that combats blood cancer and blood disorders, it hosted an in-office donor drive for employees and a digital donor drive open to the public.
New York—Gabriel & Co. recently marked a decade of partnership with DKMS, an international nonprofit dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders.
The organization said it has worked to build the world’s largest stem cell donor registry to support blood cancer patients.
A blood stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor can be a critical treatment option since patients often have to find a matching donor outside of their family. Expanding the registry boosts the chance of a patient finding a match.
Christine Gabriel, Gabriel Love Foundation representative and the wife of Gabriel & Co. co-founder Dominick Gabriel, was once in need of a match.
Gabriel & Co. co-founder Dominick Gabriel is seen here alongside his wife, Christine Gabriel at this year's gala. “When I was diagnosed, finding a donor was a matter of life and hope for my family and me," said Christine.
“When I was diagnosed, finding a donor was a matter of life and hope for my family and me. I'll never forget how my family, our company, and DKMS came together during such a difficult time,” said Christine.
“Ten years later, I'm incredibly proud that what began as a personal journey has grown into a lasting commitment to helping other families find hope."
To further support the nonprofit, Gabriel & Co. hosted its annual DKMS Gala on Oct. 15, which raised $2.3 million for the cause.
"Celebrating the 20th anniversary of our New York gala was a powerful reminder of how far compassion can go towards saving lives," said Katharina Harf, global chairman of DKMS.
"I am deeply grateful to the community that has stood beside us for two decades, turning hope into second chances at life. Together, we will keep fighting for a future in which every patient, everywhere, can receive the lifesaving treatment they need."
Gabriel & Co. also lined up a series of initiatives to support the nonprofit alongside the launch of the new DKMS jewelry collection, including an in-office donor drive for employees and a digital donor drive open to the public.
The employee drive was held Oct. 13 and gave team members the chance to register with DKMS as a potential blood stem cell donor.
The digital donor drive lets those interested register online to receive a cheek swab kit by mail to complete from home.
"Giving back has always been at the heart of who we are as a company, and our partnership with DKMS has been one of the most meaningful parts of that journey," said Dominick Gabriel.
"Ten years ago, we began this partnership with the belief that we could use our platform to make a meaningful difference. Today, we're proud to continue that commitment by encouraging our employees, customers, and community to learn more, get involved, and potentially help save a life."
The partnership between Gabriel & Co. and DKMS reflects the company's longstanding commitment to philanthropy through the Gabriel Love Foundation, it said.
The foundation was established in 2016 to support causes that have a meaningful impact on people's lives, said Gabriel & Co.
