Eric Drew

Eric Drew is one of the first adults in the US to survive a double cord blood stem cells transplant for "terminal leukemia" [http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/09-the-man-who-lost-his-name-and-his-genetic-identity/article_view?b_start:int=0&-C= ] . Drew is noted for having his identity stolen during his treatment [http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/09-the-man-who-lost-his-name-and-his-genetic-identity/article_view?b_start:int=0&-C=] . 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 had 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 [http://www.drewfoundation.org Eric Drew Foundation] , a non-profit organization that promotes advocacy for terminally ill patients.

See also

* Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

External links

* [http://drewfoundation.org Eric Drew Foundation] . Dateline NBC, Montel Williams, Donny Deutsche, and many other news features can be viewed at this website.
*Eric Drew produces " [http://idtheftvideo.blogspot.com/ Eric Drew Reports] ," a video blog on identity theft issues.
* [http://knightsbridgecastle.com KnightsBridge Castle, Inc.]
* [http://knightsbridgecastle.blogspot.com Identity Theft Prevention, Detection, Recovery Blog]

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