Did you know bone marrow donations can help individuals with a wide array of blood disorders, including sickle cell anemia and leukemia?
Please help Minority Association Pre-Health Students (MAPS) and The Icla Da Silva Foundation with a bone marrow registry drive in support of those awaiting a match.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Locations: Landon atrium and Thompson Hall lobby
Additional Important Facts You Should Know About Bone Marrow Transplants:
- 70% of the individuals awaiting bone marrow transplants are children.
- 25% of the time, family members are suitable matches for donating bone marrow.