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Bone Marrow Drive For Southern Regional Grad Fighting Leukemia Is Today
Steven Schwartz is in Children's Hospital in Philadelphia receiving treatment for leukemia until a suitable bone marrow donor can be found
Southern Regional students and staff are banding together to help one of their own in his battle for life.
Steven Schwartz - who graduated this year in the top 20 in his class - had to withdraw from Rowan University this fall when his leukemia returned. He was admitted to Children's Hospital in Philadelphia to begin treatment, according to Southern Regional's website.
"He needs to receive a bone marrow transplant to increase his chances of putting his cancer into remission," the website states.Southern will host a marrow donor registry drive sponsored by the "Be The Match Foundation" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library of the 11/12 building on Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 PM.
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Anyone from ages 18 to 44 can be a marrow donor. A simple cheek swab will determine if you are a match for Steven or another potential recipient in need of a bone marrow transplant.
If you can’t donate your marrow, you can still help. The cost to process each test and add it to the bone marrow registry is $100. If you would like to make a contribution, visit the website www.Bethematchfoundation.org/ . Donations of $10 can be completed by texting MATCH 403 to 50555.
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For more information visit the foundation website or contact Southern teachers Sarah Simonson ssimonson@srsd.net or Ruth Tummey rtummey@srsd.net.
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