The 1040 Window

Here’s some upcoming stem cell donor registration drives. If you can’t be a donor, consider sponsoring someone! We are in need of sponsors! We would hate to see the fee keep any willing person from donating. Call Anne at 646-0740 (the area code is 805) or e-mail: boulderhaven @ sbcglobal . net (remove spaces when emailing)

At the stem cell donor drive, you will fill out paperwork and get your cheeks swabbed. Your name will be added to the National Stem Cell Donor Registry. If you happen to match Aaron or anyone else in the future, you will be asked to do further testing (a blood test). Should you closely match someone in need, donating stem cells is like giving platelets. The likelihood that you will even be called to take the second step of further testing for anyone in need is very, very slim.

WED, MARCH 7 Pomona 1:30-7:30
Pomona First Baptist Church
586 N. Main St., Pomona
Call 909-629-5277, ex.8081 to schedule time.
Tissue typing fee: Free
(City of Hope is picking up the tab so they would love it if you chose to donate blood that day.)

SAT, MARCH 10 Santa Barbara 10am-2pm
Christ Presbyterian Church
36 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara
Tissue typing fee: $52 (grants available)

SUN, MARCH 11 Ojai 12:30-4:00
Church of the Living Christ
190 E. El Roblar Rd. Meiners Oaks 805-646-1296
Tissue typing fee: $52 (first 80 people, $25)

** If you’re short on funds, come anyway! We have sponsors!
Donors must be between 18-60 years, and in general good health.
** FREE tissue typing for all minorities. (Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, etc.)

If you have any questions, visit www.marrow.org or feel free to contact any of us Boydstons!

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