Be the one to save a life---Be The Match!! (Help RJ Jackson)
RJ Jackson is a 16 years old and has Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. In January of 2008 he was diagnosed with stage 4B and is currently in his 3rd bout with this terrible cancer. Doctors say his best chance of overcoming this deadly disease is by having a bone marrow transplant. RJ is a junior at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. He loves to play video games and spend time with his family and friends. He is an active member of St. Luke M.B. Church.
Did you know? New science allows marrow blood stem cells to be taken from the donors arm by an IV. This is used in 70% of transplants.
Did you know? During traditional marrow donation the bones and spine are not touched at all. The donor feels no pain during the process because anesthesia is used. Marrow is a liquid blood product.
Thousands of patients depend on the Be the Match Registry to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You have the power to heal, the power to save a life. Take the first step. Join the Registry. www.BeTheMatch.org
- It takes 5 minutes to get on the list of available donors.
- All you have to do is complete a form and swab the inside of your cheeks.
THE ODDS OF BEING A MATCH ARE 1 IN 400!!!
(YOU COULD BE THAT ONE THAT MATCHES)
- You can only be called up to two times in your life.
* You must be between 18 and 60 to register and a SSN, and Drivers License number are required. You will also need the contact information of two family members to list on the consent form as alternate contacts.*
If you live in or near Madison, Alabama You can join in person at Mount Carmel Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama. It will be held on November 6, 2010 from 9am to 1pm.
If you would like to donate money or by a t-shirt for 12 dollars, all proceeds go towards RJ, you can contact me,Amanda, at amandaganney@yahoo.com or Deleana at dallsopp@nmdp.org
Thank you for considering on healing and saving a life!
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