Lisa Ashcroft, a member of The Slovenian Loyalites, Lodge #158, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in February of 2005. After a years worth of treatment, remission was finally reached. However this is only temporary, not a cure. The only cure for this disease would be a Bone Marrow Transplant.
Because Lisa’s siblings are not a match, she needs to look for an unrelated donor. On April 12, 2006, the Cleveland Clinic has initiated the formal search for a bone marrow donor. To date, no match has been found. In order to be able to beat this disease, Lisa is in need of a bone marrow transplant. It is at this point that we are asking for your help. You could save a life! Please consider joining the National Registry. Initial screening involves a painless swabbing of the inside of your mouth. A nominal fee of $25 to cover testing costs allows you to be part of the National Marrow Donation Program (NMDP) Registry. Any expenses surrounding actual bone marrow donation will be paid by the recipient.
We encourage all SNPJ (Slovenian National Benefit Society) members, Friends and Family who meet the guidelines, to consider registering for this National Bone Marrow Drive. You May Save a Life! If you do not meet the guidelines, please consider a donation to this worthy cause. Please make checks payable to NMDP, (National Marrow Donor Program) c/o HMBC (Harvest Masquerade Ball Committee), Sandy Madden @ 23010 Nicholas Ave., Euclid, OH 44123.
For additional information contact Sandy Madden, (216)289-6307 or email coffeerun123@netscape.com, or Molly O’Malley, (216)692-3744, or email mollyo910@adelphia.net
Lisa,
and all of those in need of a Life Saving Transplant, are very grateful.
Thank you...
UPDATED 09.11.2012