Be a hero!

A friend here at work has a neighbor who is really sick with Leukemia- I am told this guy is really nice and he is only 38 with 2 young daughters. I am planning on going Saturday morning, if anyone else is interested, we can go together. Here is a copy of the flyer-

Dean Christensen, the wonderful guy we all know and love, is currently undergoing treatment at OHSU for AML (acute myelogenous leukemia) and will need a life-saving bone marrow transplant in the next several months. To increase his odds of finding a matching donor in this short time frame, we are calling upon all eligible donors to come to the drive on December 18th!
Donating at the drive is a simple process, involving some paperwork and giving a small sample of blood. Samples will then be tested to determine potential matchability for Dean and results will be coordinated directly with his physicians to expedite the process. All potential donors must be under the age of 60 and able to donate marrow within a month if you are determined to be a match. While this drive is specifically for Dean, you may have your results sent into the National Bone Marrow Registry upon request. We will have follow-up information on the registry process available at the drive.
Lab and testing fees are approximately $65 per person (made payable by check to American Red Cross) and are tax-deductible. Any contributions in addition to this amount would help to sponsor individuals who would like to participate in the drive but are not able to cover the costs of the tests. Since the primary goal of this drive is to encourage as large a turnout as possible, we welcome anyone and everyone regardless of their financial situation.
Being a donor is a small act with huge impact and as one of his closest friends so aptly stated, it takes a village to give Dean every chance at beating this disease!
For more information, please call Gill Williams (503.231.6002)

Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland OR 97205

Saturday, December 18, 2004
9:00am - 12:00pm

(Parking available in MAC garage - just let attendant know you are there for the
Dean Christensen Donor Drive)