'I just wanted to help.' Father turns to 9-year-old son for lifesaving stem cell donation

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. 'I just wanted to help.' Father turns to 9-year-old son for lifesaving stem cell donation Stephen Mondek became what Cedars-Sinai Medical Center believes is its youngest known stem cell donor. His father was dying of acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer that affects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow, and needed a donation to rebuild his immune system. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .