Loved ones looking for public’s help to save life of Fall River man after devastating diagnosis

Loved ones are urgently looking for a bone marrow donor for a Fall River man.

Roofer Justin Pires was diagnosed on December 22nd, 2025, with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, he is now undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and facing an extended hospital stay.

Those who know the married father of two young children have told Fall River Reporter that he is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. A simple cheek swab could help save his life.

If you are between 18–35 years old, you can register by texting JUSTINSTRONGNE to 61474 to receive a swab kit in the mail. The process is quick and completely painless — just a cheek swab that you send back.

By registering, you could be the match Justin desperately needs — or you could save someone else’s life on the global registry.

A Fall River teen facing the same diagnosis is also looking for a bone marrow transplant.