KENNETT SQUARE — Every three minutes in the United States someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, according to Delete Blood Cancer, DKMS. A bone marrow transplant is the best chance of survival; however 70% of those diagnosed must look outside of their families for a donor.
The Kennett YMCA, in partnership with Delete Blood Cancer – DKMS, is hosting a donor registry drive on March 12, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 101 Race St. Kennett Square.
Those with blood cancer need of your help. 14,000 patients each year need to find bone marrow or stem cell donor matches to give them a second chance at life. 6 out of 10 are currently unable to find a match.
You can be the one to help. Registration is free. A simple cheek swab is all that’s needed to register as a potential donor on the National Donor Marrow Registry. If you match with a patient, you will be contacted to discuss donation of stem cells or bone marrow.
For more information on this event contact Kerianne Barry at kbarry@ymcagbw.org or 610-444-9622, ext. 2338. To learn more about blood cancer and other ways to help, visit Delete Blood Cancer.
