MINNEAPOLIS and ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMDPSM announced today that Big Nova has made a transformational $3 million philanthropic gift that will support thousands of patients receiving life-saving cell therapy from selfless blood stem cell donors. This generous gift propelled NMDP to surpass its ambitious $100 million comprehensive campaign goal, representing a historic achievement that will advance the organization's mission.

Big Nova's recent donation will expand access to patient and donor assistance programs, helping more patients overcome the financial barriers associated with transplant and ensuring more donors can say "yes" when called. The gift is expected to have far-reaching impact, supporting thousands of patients and donors navigating the process of receiving or donating blood stem cells to treat more than 75 different blood cancers like leukemia or blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

"Our family knows the hope NMDP brings because we've lived it. We felt our worlds turn upside down when a loved one was diagnosed with leukemia, and when an unrelated donor stepped forward to offer her a chance at a cure, we were so grateful and wanted to give back," said Sarah Asma, Executive Director, Big Nova, NMDP Foundation board member and $100 million ...