Honoring Andrew
Launched in 2016, Project 44 was created in honor of the late Andrew Smith, a beloved member of Butler’s two-time NCAA Finals basketball team. After receiving a bone marrow transplant in November of 2015, Andrew lived an additional three months alongside his wife Samantha and made memories that will last a lifetime. In January 2016, Andrew (25) passed away following a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Now, Project 44’s is committed to carrying out Andrew’s legacy. With the initial goal of saving 44 lives, the organization aims to add new members to the bone marrow donation registry. But it faces a steep climb.
With a 430:1 ratio of registrants to matches, we need 18,920 new registry members. Will you support us?
Honoring Andrew
Launched in 2016, Project 44 was created in honor of the late Andrew Smith, a beloved member of Butler’s two-time NCAA Finals basketball team. After receiving a bone marrow transplant in November of 2015, Andrew lived an additional three months alongside his wife Samantha and made memories that will last a lifetime. In January 2016, Andrew (25) passed away following a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Now, Project 44’s is committed to carrying out Andrew’s legacy. With the initial goal of saving 44 lives, the organization aims to add new members to the bone marrow donation registry. But it faces a steep climb.
With a 430:1 ratio of registrants to matches, we need 18,920 new registry members. Will you support us?
Meet the team who makes it possible
Now an incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit, Project 44’s broader mission is to save lives by promoting the bone marrow registry.
Samantha Smith
Founder
Krissi Edgington
Founder
Drew Tower
Executive Director
Christina Laun Fugate
Board Director
Partner, Ice Miller
Graham Honaker
Board Director
Executive Director of Principal Gifts, Butler University
Christina Laun Fugate
Board Director
Partner, Ice Miller
Graham Honaker
Board Director
Executive Director of Principal Gifts, Butler University
Loren Snyder
Board Director
Managing Director, Baird
Adam Krupp
Board Director
Senior Director, Resultant
Lauren Houldsworth
Board Director
Project 44/Be The Match, Butler University
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The Story of Chase Stigall & Deegan Scott
A few months after Butler teammate of Andrew’s Chase Stigall joined Project 44’s registry, he met his match – a 4-year old in Ohio. And he saved his life.
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Join the registry
Join the bone marrow donation registry. In the event your name is called, you’ll potentially save their life.
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Give to the cause
Looking for another way to support Project 44 and the fight against blood cancer? We accept financial resources.
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Co-host a drive
Want to help us add more people for the bone marrow donation registry? Support a drive in your community.