Help save a life

I've posted about my need for a bone marrow transplant as the only possible cure for my particular leukemia. I've shared links to donate bone marrow before, but I am sharing a special post today, as wonderful colleagues of mine and of Greg's have organized bone marrow drives in February. I'll share specifics under the image below, but know that if you cannot make it to either of the drives, or if you live out of town, you can also register online at the same link (Join.BeTheMatch.org/LorisLegion).

In person options:

UWM at Waukesha
Commons Lounge
1500 N. University Dr.
Waukesha, WI  53188
Tuesday, Feb. 4th
11:30 - 1:00pm and 4:30 - 6:00pm
Open to the public.  No parking tickets will be issued, visitors can park in any visitor, staff, or student spots.  Enter the Commons Building and the Commons Lounge is immediately to the left.

Oak Creek City Hall
Main Lobby
8040 S. 6th Street
Oak Creek WI 53154
Thursday Feb 13th
10am-1pm
Open to the public. Visitors can park in the lot south of the building or on the street.


Alternatively, accessing the website link Join.BeTheMatch.org/LorisLegion allows you to request a kit to be mailed to your home as part of this drive.

It is possible that one of you might be a match for me, but you could also be a match to save the life of someone else (and actually, it's most likely that you'll never be called upon). There's lots of information on the BeTheMatch site that explains the process of donation, and many employers give you time off that doesn't count against sick or vacation time if you're chosen to donate. I would appreciate sharing the image and/or information about these drives on your social media. I will post (separate from this blog post) on both Facebook (making it public) and Instagram. Please share--especially with your young adult children (aged 18-44) if you haven't already.

And thank you, dear colleagues, for all you have done to organize the drives. It means so much to Greg and I!