Downtown LA JACL seeks Bone Marrow Donor
The Downtown LA JACL is seeking to find a bone marrow donor for Krissy Kobata a fun-loving, 26 year old up until the beginning of this year when she was diagnosed with a blood disorder called Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Typically MDS is diagnosed in 60+ year old men, Krissy is a vibrant 26 year old woman! The only cure is a bone marrow transplant. Ethnicity is a key factor in finding a bone marrow "match" and Krissy's family is of mixed heritage - Japanese and Caucasian - which has made it more difficult for her to find a donor match. More diverse donors are needed! As of yet, none of Krissy's family members have been a match and so we are asking for the help and generosity of others to save our Krissy's life! You make visit her site directly at http://www.teamKrissy.com PLEASE, if you haven't registered as a bone marrow donor, do so as soon as possible. Her life and many, many others depend on people like you who are willing to help a stranger. A Bone Marrow Donor is needed for Krissy Kobata. The Japanese American National Museum will be having a donor drive on Thursday September 25, 2008 from 7 p.m. to 9. p.m located at 1111. N. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. source
