Community Corner
Bone Marrow Registry Drive
Cascade Regional Blood Services is proud to partner with friends of Bonney Lake Mayor Neil Johnson and the Be The Match Registry® for a bone marrow registry drive on Wednesday, May 18 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Bonney Lake Justice Center.
Mayor Neil Johnson was recently diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. The best option for surviving this type of cancer is a bone marrow transplant. The Be The Match Registry® helps people who need a life-saving marrow or cord blood transplant.
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To be a member of the Registry, all you need is to:
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- Be between the ages of 18 and 60
- Be willing to donate to any patient in need
- Meet the health guidelines
The process involves a registration form and swab to the inside of your cheek. Financial donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of testing. For more information about the Be The Match Registry®, please visit www.bethematch.org.
Friends of Johnson are also hosting a silent auction and dinner fundraiser on May 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Swiss Park. A Be The Match Registry® representative and marrow registry kits will be available at the dinner event. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to www.teambonneylake.org.