A cancer survivor will meet the stem cell donor who saved her life this week at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort.
Donor and Recipient Meeting at Springtime Surprise
Abby Hudak of California underwent a life-saving transplant in 2023. She is expected to meet her donor, Lewis Haggerty of Scotland, at the race expo before running the 5K together on Friday morning. (via WFTV)
The transplant was facilitated by nonprofit NMDP, which helps match patients with donors. Hudak now works for the organization.
The 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is April 16 – 20. The theme is iconic Disney duos, with featured characters like Aladdin and Genie, Joy and Sadness, and Nick and Judy.
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