SDSU colleagues and friends of Special Education Professor Gene Valles will be holding a bone marrow registry drive on Tuesday March 23, 2010 and we would like to request you take 15 minutes to stop by and volunteer to be a potential donor.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
10:00AM– 4:00 PM
SDSU Aztec Center
Free Speech Steps
10:00AM– 4:00 PM
SDSU Aztec Center
Free Speech Steps
With only 27% of the donor registry represented by minority populations, he and his family are hoping that all of you will consider becoming donors, especially if you are Latino, African-American, Pacific Islander and Native American.
Being screened for the registry is painless, takes less than 15 minutes, and only involves swabbing your cheek. Donating is also much less difficult or painful than you may believe or have heard. 3 out of 4 marrow donors do so via a simple blood donation method that is painless. We have attached a few documents that explain the registry and donation methods to help answer any questions or concerns you may have. You also may use the URL links below to view these documents and some videos including call for donors by Shaquille O’Neal
Please help find Gene and others a bone marrow match and the opportunity to beat deadly diseases.
Thank you
Shaquille O'Neal has just partnered with Be The Match. Click here to view video
Myths Vs Facts Info Sheet: Click here to download pdf file
Link to an educational video about Joining and Donating: Click here for video
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