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Men meet 10 years after stem cell donation
Saturday was World Marrow Donor Day, bringing the local men together.
MINNEAPOLIS — The National Marrow Donor Program, previously known as Be The Match, hosted a gathering over the weekend that brought two men together who hadn’t seen each other for the past ten years.
Carl Shedivy was in need of a stem cell transplant nearly a decade ago. The courier who brought him those life-saving cells was Craig Thomseth of the Twin Cities.
The men met in person for the first time on stage Saturday.
“It’s great to find that there’s individuals in the world that are willing to donate, willing to be a courier to go and pick up the stem cells and deliver them,” Shedivy said. “Makes you feel pretty good about humans.”
After Shedivy received his stem cell treatment, he too became a courier.
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Naz Reid was also at the event. He has teamed up with the National Marrow Donor Program in the fight against cancer.
The proceeds will go toward heart research and programs.
MINNEAPOLIS — The only thing better than live music is a concert with a good cause.
You can jam out to country artist Brad Paisley while raising money for research and education at the Heart360 Concert for Heart Research. The fundraiser will take place at the Armory in Minneapolis on Nov. 2.
Proceeds will go toward the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, which aims to reduce heart and vascular diseases across the world.
Brad Paisley is known for Grammy-winning songs such as “Throttleneck” and “Letter to Me.” Tickets range from $50 to $175 and can be purchased at this link on Ticketmaster.
You can also support Heart360’s mission by donating money or purchasing auction items. The auction is live at this link and includes a guitar signed by Brad Paisley and a variety of quality experiences.
Jay Hughes and Nick Robbins joined KARE 11 News at Noon to discuss the event.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America is hosting Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead festival this upcoming weekend.
The Minnesota Latino Museum will host the celebration of culture and creativity in the mall’s atrium from Friday, Nov. 1, to Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Experience the traditions of the Day of the Dead through an altar installation by Minnesota artisan Margarita Sandoval, hands-on workshops and live music.
Jay Hughes and Nick Robbins joined KARE 11 News at Noon to discuss the event.
Authorities requested that Woodbury neighbors check their property, including unlocked cars, under decks or in playsets.
WOODBURY, Minn. — Woodbury police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman with Alzheimer’s, according to a post on Facebook on Wednesday.
Woodbury police said Mary Billmeyer left her home near the Bailey Lake/Twenty-One Oaks neighborhood on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
Billmeyer was last seen in pink and white pajamas. Authorities requested that Woodbury neighbors check their property, including unlocked cars, under decks or in playsets.
If you see Billmeyer, call 911.
