JASPER Performing Arts Center is having a Bone Marrow Drive on Saturday, December 4th . One of our dancers, Ahtyana Johnson, has a rare bone marrow disease and we are seeking your support to help her and others beat this disease. The drive will take place at Majority Baptist Church, 115-21 Farmers Blvd, between 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. All healthy willing participants between the ages of 18-61 are urged to come out and get swabbed. Please keep in mind you will be on the list for anyone in need of your marrow type until the age of 61. For information on bone marrow donations in general log on to dkms.org .
What are the present percentages of minority donors?
Hispanic or Latino, 9% of the total population. African-Americans or Black, 8% of the total population, Asian, 7% of the total population, Multiple Race, 3% of the total population, Native American or Alaskan Native, 1% of total population, while Caucasian donors represent more than 80% of the total population.
Got marrow? Please share some and save a life!
