So far, drives organized by friends and family of Stephen have recruited 514 people for the NMDP Registry of potential marrow and blood stem cell donors!

October 9, 2003: Portsmouth, OH
A drive was held in Portsmouth, OH, Stephen's home town on October 9 and an astounding 270 people were added to the Registry. 

November 5, 2003: Oxford, OH
A drive was held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Oxford OH (Miami University) and we are proud to say that 180 people were tested to be added to the Registry.
Miami Student Article
Cincinnati Enquirer Article

December 6, 2003: Cincinnati (Blue Ash), OH
This drive, held at the Wellness Community recruited 64 people to the Registry.
Cincinnati Post Article
Cincinnati Enquirer Article
Cincinnati Enquirer Article
Cincinnati Enquirer Article

Indianapolis, IN
A tentative drive is being planned in Indianapolis.  More information to be posted later.  Please contact me if you are interested and I can make sure you remained updated.

Cincinnati, OH
Another tentative drive is being planned for winter 2004 near or on the University of Cincinnati campus.  Please contact me if you are interested and I can make sure you remained updated.

Other Drives
The following link provides other drives that may be in your area: http://www.bonemarrowtest.com/patient_services/calendar_of_drives/index.asp?ID=61

You can also contact your local donor center to find out if there are any upcoming drives in your area.

 

 

 

For more information, contact Laura Spriggs: spriggsbmt@cinci.rr.com, 513-348-9610

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