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50 Cent Joins the Fight Against Leukemia

Rapper 50 cent is flexing his humanitarian muscles. The star recently filmed a PSA encouraging fans to become potential bone marrow donors, reports Eonline.com. Fifty was inspired to get involved, after hearing  about 11-year-old Shannon Tavarez, the Broadway actress who was diagnosed with leukemia in April. She is still waiting for a bone marrow donor...  
50 Cent Joins the Fight Against Leukemia
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Rapper 50 cent is flexing his humanitarian muscles. The star recently filmed a PSA encouraging fans to become potential bone marrow donors, reports Eonline.com. Fifty was inspired to get involved, after hearing  about 11-year-old Shannon Tavarez, the Broadway actress who was diagnosed with leukemia in April. She is still waiting for a bone marrow donor. “My son is just a couple years older than Shannon and I can’t imagine if his life was needlessly cut short when there is someone out there that could save him,” 50 Cent said in a statement to Eonline.com. “A complete stranger is the only person who can give Shannon a fighting chance to live.”Alicia Keys and Rihanna have also sent their support to Tavarez. Would you ever considering becoming a bone marrow donor?