Princeton University Concerts (PUC) will kick off its 2023-24 Healing with Music season on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium with “The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer through Music,” an evening of conversation permeated by live performance with author Suleika Jaouad and her husband, multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste.

The evening is moderated by Deborah Amos, international correspondent journalism professor at Princeton University. As an extension of this event, Princeton University Concerts has teamed up with Princeton University’s Office of Community and Regional Affairs to host a Be the Match bone marrow donor registry drive on campus throughout the day on November 15.

Batiste and Jaouad’s appearance will be permeated by live performance of works meaningful to her recovery.

The event is sold out, but turned-back seats may become available. Call (609) 258-2800 for more information.

Jaouad is battling acute myeloid leukemia and would not be alive today without her bone marrow match. Be The Match, operated by the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, has managed the most diverse marrow registry in the world for the past 35 years. By becoming a donor in the registry, participants become potential lifesavers to patients battling blood cancers or other blood diseases who need a blood stem cell donor.

The Be The Match drive, staffed by Princeton student and alumni volunteers, will run 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Frist Campus Center on the 100 Level and 7-10 p.m. on Alexander Beach (behind Richardson Auditorium). Donor registrants must be between the ages of 18-40 and able to meet medical guidelines. Visit bethematch.org for more information.