Community Corner

Bone Marrow Compatibility Tests

The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey is desperately seeking healthy South Asians ages 18-60 for a free, painless bone marrow compatibility test. All it takes is a 30-second cheek swab to determine if you're compatible with Rayan, a 3-year-old in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant due to his acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a form of blood cancer.

Gender and blood type are unimportant, but ethnicity is a must. If you are selected, the donation process is easy and similar to giving blood. A donor must be found within two weeks.

Testing times are as follows:

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  • Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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