Elwood Is #SarinaStrong For Teen Fighting Leukemia

A bone marrow registry drive and hair donation drive will be held next week in support of an Elwood teen who was recently diagnosed with AML Leukemia.

Sarina Vito, 18, a senior at John. J Glenn High School, has been battling her disease at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where she will stay for many months while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

The Elwood community has supported Vito in her battle by donating to her GoFundMe page, buying #SarinaStrong bracelets and now through this drive. Vito needs a bone marrow transplant and is looking for a match.

The "Bone Marrow Registry Drive and Sarina's Strands of Strength Ponytail Drive" will be held Tuesday, April 25 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School, located at 478 Elwood Road in East Northport. The more people who attend the event, the better chance she has to find a match.

Elwood Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert has shown his support for Vito by wearing his #SarinaStrong bracelet.

The #SarinaStrong GoFundMe page has already raised nearly $29,000 as of Tuesday, April 18. Those looking to contribute to the cause can donate here.

The event will include a bake sale, raffle prizes, vendor tables, music and hair extensions by Cactus Salon. Bone marrow test swabbing at the event will be provided by Be The Match Foundation.

For more information on the Sarina Strong Fund, email SarinaStrong@gmail.com.

Image via GoFundMe