Save a Life
Earlier this year, Jonny Angelone (Brighton High School - Class of '05), a very close friend of mine, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Chemotherapy, which worked well at first, has since lost effect. Doctors are gonig to try to harvest Jonny's own stem-cells, increase the chemo, and then use his stem-cells to replenish his system with his own bone-marrow. However, if this doesn't work, a bone-marrow transplant (BMT) may be necessary. If this is the case, it is best to find a bone-marrow match as soon as possible. A "Gift of Life Registry Drive" is being held to find matches for cancer victims, like Jonny. This process is simple (just a finger-prick and a cheek swab) and even if you are not a match for Jonny, you can be added to a national registry of prospective bone-marrow donors, and even save a life. The requirements for donors are simple; anyone between the ages of 18 and 60, with no previous or current health problems, can donate. The drive is going to be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the First Bible Baptist Church at 1039 North Greece Road. Please spread the word and ask everyone you know to get tested. Thank you.
For further information you can visit www.marrow.org or call 1-800-MARROW2