Fighting for Isaac
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Teen seeks bone marrow donor to beat leukemia
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
Isaac Del Valle is a dedicated Marist War Eagle. At 15 years old, he knows a thing or two about winning and losing. He knows because he's fighting a battle he thought he'd already won.
Family to pursue 'Haplo' bone marrow transplant
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
With no "perfect" bone marrow donor found, Isaac Del Valle's family has decided to try a new, risky bone marrow transplant procedure.
Bone marrow donor match not found
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
After 1,000 people submitted to bone marrow donor tests, not a single match was found for 16-year-old Isaac Del Valle. The family is now pursuing an alternative form of treatment.
The search for a bone marrow donor match continues
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
With half of the swabs from a bone marrow donor drive tested a bone marrow donor match for Isaac Del Valle has not yet been found.
SUSPICOUS PACKAGE: Behind the 'Fight for Isaac'
by Doug Richards | 11Alive News
11Alive's Doug Richards takes you behind the scenes of 11Alive's Fighting for Isaac campaign.
Finding a bone marrow donor
by Jaye Watson & Julie Wolfe | 11Alive News
A lab in Portland, Oregon is testing 1,000 bone marrow donor samples to see if at least one is a match for Isaac Del Valle.
Following the donor swabs
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
11Alive's Julie Wolfe will travel to Portland, Oregon where hundreds of bone marrow donor tests are being evaluated, to see if they're a match for Isaac Del Valle.
Awaiting the bone marrow donor test results
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
We're just a few days away from finding out the initial results from Friday's Fighting for Isaac Bone Marrow Testing Drive.
Jaye Watson's Reporter's Notebook
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
11Alive's Jaye Watson reflects on covering the Fighting for Isaac Campaign.
Transplant doctor & survivor joins 'Fight for Isaac'
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
Dr. Zayas is a transplant doctor at Piedmont Hospital. He is also a bone marrow transplant recipient.
Hundreds tested to become bone marrow donor
by 11Alive News Staff
Hundreds of people were crowding the gymnasium on the campus of the Marist School Friday -- hoping one of them will be the one to help save the life of Isaac Del Valle.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bone Marrow Donor Testing Event
by 11Alive
Hundreds of people were expected to attend the Fighting for Isaac Bone Marrow Donor Testing Event at Marist High School Friday.
Support for Isaac both financial and spiritual
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
Since 11Alive first brought the story of Isaac Del Valle to light, the outpouring of support has been overwhelming.
Getting a bone marrow test simple, painless
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
11Alive's Jaye Watson shows you what a bone marrow donor test is like. It's as simple as a swap on the inside of your cheek.
Bone marrow testing to help fight for Isaac
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
Many of you were touched by 15-year-old Isaac Del Valle's fight against leukemia and asked how you could help. Isaac needs a bone marrow match. 11Alive is sponsoring a donor testing drive at his school, Marist High from noon until 8 p.m. Friday.
The process of donating bone marrow
by Jaye Watson |11Alive News
11Alive's Jaye Watson shows you the process a bone marrow donor goes through help save a life like Isaac Del Valle's.
FAQ: Fighting for Isaac and bone marrow transplants
by Cure Childhood Cancer
The greatest likelihood of a match rests in those 18-60 years old and of combined Hispanic/Caucasian background. However, any person has a chance of being a match.
Become a Supporter
by Chris Sweigart | 11Alive News
There are many ways you can help Isaac find a bone marrow donor. Here's how.
About
Isaac Del Valle, a Marist 10th grader, has been fighting T-cell leukemia for over five years. He needs a bone marrow transplant.

So often, we hear stories like Isaac’s and there is nothing we can do. But this time, there IS something we can ALL do.