Feb. 24 Minority Marrow Drives

Bone Marrow Drive
Feb. 24 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone aged 18 to 60 can register for the National Marrow Donor Program.
Richard C. Green YMCA, 10301 E. Highway 350, Raytown, Mo.

Sponsored by Bria T. Chism Foundation
For more information call 816 645-3560 or visit www.briatchism.org.

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On any given day, more than 6,000 men, women and children are searching the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry for a life-saving donor like you.

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Fact: Racial and ethnic heritage are very important factors. Because tissue types are inherited, patients are most likely to match someone of their own race or ethnicity. Today, there simply aren't enough registered donors of diverse racial and ethnic heritage. Adding more diverse donors increases the likelihood that all patients will find a life-saving match.

Donors of these backgrounds are especially needed:

* Black or African American
* American Indian or Alaska Native
* Asian
* Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
* Hispanic or Latino
* Mixed heritage