Fresno cancer survivor meets life-saving stem cell donor, runs Disney race together

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — An emotional moment happened at Walt Disney World as a cancer survivor from Fresno met the man who helped save her life.

Abby Hudak, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer in 2022, met her stem cell donor, Lewis Haggerty of Scotland, during the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.

Fresno cancer survivor meets life-saving stem cell donor, runs Disney race together (Video: Disney/Abby Hudak)

Haggerty’s donation in 2023 gave Hudak a second chance at life.

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The two are now celebrating that journey by running a 5K together.

Hudak underwent months of intense chemotherapy before receiving the transplant, which was facilitated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

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Inspired by her experience, she now works for the nonprofit, helping guide others through the donor process.