GOT BONE MARROW? PRESERVE OUR LEGACY ANNOUNCES DIPSET PRESIDENT, EZEKIEL JILES AS THE "OFFICIAL HIP HOP SPOKESPERSON" FOR BONE MARROW AWARENESS.

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New YORK ,New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 4, 2010 --

Ezekiel Jiles synonymously known in the hip hop industry as Freekey Zekey; is now the official hip hop celebrity spokesperson for Preserve Our Legacy ("POL"), an organization aimed to educate individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide for health disparities. In a dual effort, Jiles and POL will be going before the New York City Council on November 15, 2010 to increase New York City's effort in increasing bone marrow awareness. Jiles will educate the public about bone marrow awareness with a series of public service announcements through an internet viral campaign and will join other celebrities in registering donors during bone marrow week in November. Recently, Jiles hosted a bone marrow drive in October, for "LJ" Jones a 10 year old with Hypereosinophilic Syndrome a disease only found in adults and LJ is the only case in the United States. He still has not yet found a match.
"I am honored that I can make a difference in so many people's lives, not just children but men and women of all ages. I encourage everyone that is in my position to influence, mold and shape thoughts to take a proactive approach to bringing this subject to the attention of millions, Shannon Tavarez was only 11 years old when she was taken, only 11 and at the height of her career. Her death and others won't go in vain. "We will preserve your legacy"", says Jiles.

For more interviews or information about P.O.L or LJ contact Shana Melius at 877.778.3623 ext 702, media or public relations contact Lexi Chow at 877.778.3623 ext. 719 or log on to www.preserveourlegacy.org.

About:

Ezekiel Jiles
Ezekiel Jiles is better known in hip hop as Freekey Zekey who is a rapper best known as a founding member of the The Diplomats & Owner/CEO of 730 Dips Records. He is presently the president for Diplomat Records.

Match for "LJ"

10-year old, Lloyd "LJ" Jones, is a native New Yorker and his present illness is one of the rarest forms of cancer. In fact, LJ is the first child diagnosed with this disease in the United States, all others have been adults. He is currently undergoing treatment at Snyder's Children in New York and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, FL. Follow LJ on Twitter @match4LJ.

Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. (P.O.L.)

P.O.L's mission is to educate individuals, especially minorities, about the benefits of stem cells and treatment options they provide for health disparities. In 2006, the founders of MMA, Brett and Shana Melius met then 2-year old Jaden Hilton. At the time, Jaden was battling Leukemia, which inspired MMA to begin working with DKMS to find a donor for Jaden. Despite their efforts, Jaden lost his battle with Leukemia on January 29, 2007. In an effort to fulfill the mission of educating minorities, Jaden's Law was created. Jaden's Law was established in New Jersey on May 20, 2010. P.O.L partners with various organizations to increase awareness within the community.

More information can be found online at http://www.preserveourlegacy.org

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