Eric Drew

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Eric Drew is one of the first adults in the US to survive a double cord blood stem cells transplant for a "terminal leukemia". He is noted for having his identity stolen during his treatment. While undergoing treatment for a rare and virulent leukemia, his identity was stolen by a medical worker called Richard Gibson. Drew fought and became the first person to force a federal criminal conviction under the Health Information Privacy (HIPAA) laws. Gibson was sentenced to 16 months in prison and to pay $15,000 in restitution. Drew has now dedicated his life to helping patients suffering from all types of serious and terminal diseases, and has become a spokesperson for the non-controversial cord blood stem cells that saved his life.

Eric Drew is the founder and director of the Eric Drew Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes advocacy for terminally ill patients.

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