15-year old student-athlete from Sachem High School North's life changed when diagnosed with Chronic MyelogenousLeukemia (CML) in January 2010.
CML is relatively uncommon, and rarely seen in children. After a year of treatment heading towards remission, the student developed a rare cellular mutation.
The best potential cure is a bone marrow transplant and donor has not yet been found. Therefore the family and the Sachem Central School District is calling on the community for help.
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If you are between the ages of 18-60, head to the drive for a simple cheek swab. Become a member of the National Bone Marrow Registry, and the potential match for our student.
PLEASE JOIN THEM FOR THE DRIVE ... BE THE MATCH
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Date: Saturday, March 19 ,2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Location: Sachem North High School Cafeteria
212 Smith Road Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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