The Final 3 miles
KXLY-AM Spokane
Here are two radio interviews from Jeana's home state of Washington
KOMO-AM-ABC RADIO
Seattle-Tacoma
New York Daily News
article and video
click here
DKMS article
(DKMS is the German Marrow Donor Program)
click here
Jeana arriving at the corner of
Central Park West & 110th Street
to begin her final 3 miles.
(photo by Jason Hare)
This group of photos courtesy Jason Hare from the
The Bone Marrow Foundation, http://www.bonemarrow.org
15"-18" of snow fell during the night before!Friends, family, followers and Torsten, Jada's donor, are waiting for Jeana to arrive....and here she comes.Jeana does an interview with KXLY-AM, Spokane, WA on the spot using her blackberry provided by Verizon.Reuniting with old friends.Reuniting with her son, Nick....and finally getting to meet Torsten Huber from Germany, Jada's donor.Torsten Huber, Jada's donor who came all the way from Germany for this occasion.
The 8/4/10 entry in Jeana's guestbook... "I am really impressed about Jeana!  Today I got a letter with the name and address of Jada Bascom from the German organization where I made the marrow donation.  I am so glad that she is well!  I would be very happy if we could stay in touch.  Best Wishes!  Torsten"
"We're ready to go"More people join for the walk.And the final steps begin, Jeana with her son, Nick, at her side.Despite the snow, it was a beautiful day to walk.Jeana stops to tell a woman her story, as she has done every day for the past 15 months and 4431 miles!Jeana's warm, infectious smile.The Rugh family, Jeana's hosts in Princeton, NJ.Jeana in action again, telling her story to whomever she meets along her journey.Taking a break to throw snowballs into Central Park.Jeana with Terry Lynn LeCompte, Founder of a new non-profit, Community Stages (http://www.communitystages.webs.com/)
Jeana with her son, Nick, and Torsten, Jada's donor
At the reception at the Park Central Hotel, Jada and her daddy, Kyle, finally meet Torsten Huber.Jada's mom, Issa, meets Torsten.Jeana, Jada, Kyle, Issa and TorstenJeana, Jada, Kyle, Issa and TorstenJeana explaining what inspired her to make this trip and how important it is to let people know that, by signing up, they could be the match that could save a life.Laura Moore (no relation), Associate Director, The Bone Marrow FoundationAnnette von der Muehlen, DKMS (the German Marrow Donor Program, through which Torsten made his donation)Torsten Huber, Jada's donor. Make sure you click on the link above for the New York Daily Times and see Torsten in the video.KT Sullivan, a Caberet performer. Jeana stayed with KT's brother Patrick (and wife, Suzanne) in Vian OK. (www.ktsullivan.com)Jason Hare working the Donor DriveJeana and JadaTorsten, Jada, and Jeana with Laura Moore and Jason Hare from The Bone Marrow Foundation.
Torsten, Jada and Jeana
(photo by New York Daily News)
www.nydailynews.com
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Torsten refers to Jada as his
"Genetic Twin"
(photo by Mona Lyddon)
Tricycle
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For Jeana's entire stay in New York.....
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Final walk from 110th Street and Central Park West to the Park Central HotelFinal walk from 110th Street and Central Park West to the Park Central HotelNicholas and Peter Cunningham on the final walk.Children sledding in Central Park following the storm.Britta Mueller, Isabelle Baumam and Annette von der Muehlen from DKMS with Torsten Huber at the Park Central Hotel. FINALLY, our meeting with Torsten! Jason Hare and Laura Moore from the Bone Marrow Foundation. They were instrumental in helping the JBF with the preparations for the final walk and our meeting with Torsten. We couldn't have done it without them! Mariam (from the Morning Star Zendo), Todd Robertson, Bernie Glassman, Jeana, Jada, and Eve Marko Nicholas, Todd, Kyle and Torsten, on our way to Masjid al-Farah 225 West Broadway for the Thursday night dhikrullah.
Thank you, Jason!
Watch the video on the
MEDIA COVERAGE page
taken the day Torsten met little Jada