A Stranger Saved My Life, You Can Save One Too | Emma Capps | TEDxBrownU - Video

When Emma was eighteen years old, she became mysteriously ill, and thus began a harrowing multi-year saga of medical mysteries and chemotherapy that culminated in her needing a bone marrow transplant. Through this experience, Emma learned that a lot of what she knew about bone marrow transplants was wrong and outdated — they’re now simple blood draws, and we need eligible donors more than ever! Emma T Capps hails from San Carlos, California, and is a Brown/RISD Dual Degree student studying literary arts and illustration. Emma is a cartoonist, apparel designer, and bookseller. She has been published by Dark Horse Comics, among others, and is a 2021 recipient of the Feldman Prize in Fiction. On campus, she’s involved with curricular advising and is a member of the St. Anthony Hall literary society. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, playing with her dog, and sewing all of her own clothing! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx