We have good news…they have found a 10 of 10 match for Mom’s transplant---so now all we need is to get her into REMISSION! We will have more updates later, but today I’d like to share an opportunity for you! Even though Mom is lucky and has found a match, countless people go unmatched and lose their battle. If you’ve considered becoming a donor, this is a great chance for you—TOMORROW!
The NMDP/Be The Match Registry will be at Riley on Tuesday, 6/26 from 11a-230p in the Atrium for a Bone Marrow Drive. There will be representatives from the Indiana Blood Center/Be The Match Registry to explain the process of getting on the registry as well as kits available to swab the person on the spot (cheek/buccal swab) if interested. We have several patients currently on our Waiting List who desperately want to come to transplant but who do not have a family or unrelated match for whom this could make a life saving difference. Important note: though the flier indicates a $10 donation is requested, it is NOT required and no donor will be turned away regardless of their ability to pay. They do, however, have new donor age restrictions- you must be between the ages of 18-60 to enroll on the registry.
Aside from the age restrictions, this Donor Drive is for everyone: friends and family of Riley patient's and staff. Please pass along this info to anyone you think may be interested in attending. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please see attached flier regarding details of the drive.
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