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Alex Fishburn and Grant Vietor met for the first time today but Fishburn saved Vietor's life a year ago. (credit: CBS)

Bone Marrow Donor, Recipient Meet For 1st Time

A bone marrow donor who lives in California, had an emotional meeting Wednesday with the man he gave the gift of life to.

2013/03/27

After 20 Years, Widow Meets Man With Husband’s Heart

A mother and son flew from Arizona to Newport Beach Wednesday to meet a 74-year-old man whose life they helped save 20 years ago.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/28

A Message From Bean: ‘The Most Thankfullest Thanksgiving Ever’

For the last two weeks, as my kidney donor surgery date was approaching, I kept my eye on Thanksgiving. Whenever “this is difficult” or “this is painful” or “this is scary” crossed my mind I always chased it with, “Yeah, but it will all be over soon and you’ll be home by Thanksgiving.”

106.7 KROQ–2012/11/21

El Monte Girl, 19, Desperately Needs Bone Marrow Transplant

A 19-year-old El Monte girl has leukemia.

2012/06/29

Villaraigosa Donor Faces $180K Fine Over Money Laundering Allegations

A key city panel is expected to rule Tuesday on whether a businessman made illegal donations to help re-elect Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/10/11

How To Sign Up To Be A Blood Marrow Donor

A bone marrow drive was held Sunday at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple City.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/18

Suit Challenges Ban On Paying Bone Marrow Donors

A nonprofit organization that wants to offer money to people with rare bone marrow cell types is challenging a federal law that makes compensating such donors a crime.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/02/15

Retiree Gives $10 Bills To Skid Row Homeless In LA

Skid Row’s own Santa Claus has made his annual visit — handing out $10 bills to thousands of destitute people who queued up for several hours to receive the gift.

2010/12/23

Sheriff Baca Denies Role In Donor Dispute

L.A County Sheriff Lee Baca says he has no involvement in an investigation he allegedly ordered against a tenant of one of his influential supporters.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2010/10/25