Donor found for ‘Stuntman’ Stu

Radio host and Ottawa Senators PA announcer “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz has revealed that he has found a bone marrow donor to help him in his battle against leukemia.

Schwartz gave the emotional update via social media Thursday morning, praising those who have given blood for his transfusions since he announced Feb. 15 that he is battling cancer, and the anonymous donor who is helping to save his life.

“The transplant team here in Ottawa I have been working with since this whole thing started have found a donor,” he said.

“I don’t know who it is. I don’t know where they are from.

“Whoever this person is, somewhere in the world, you are saving my life,” said Schwartz, looking directly into the camera with teary eyes.

“And all I can say to that is thank you. I know my kids thank you. I know my wife thanks you … I am on the road to what I know is recovery.

“But I told you on Feb. 15 that we were going to beat this, and now that I am in remission we are halfway there.”

Schwartz explained the next couple of weeks will be challenging physically given that he will be going through a host of tests and procedures in preparation for the bone marrow transplant that is expected to take place in early May.

“If you see me on the street, I may look a little beat up, but I’m OK,” he joked.

Shortly after his diagnosis Schwartz started the movement #stustrong, a fundraising initiative with The Ottawa Hospital.

The fundraising goal is $25,000. So far just over $9,000 has been raised for leukemia and stem cell research.

The site also lists fundraising events and community initiatives that involve #StuStrong.