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Malverne Student in Need of Bone Marrow Donor
Malverne High School will hold bone marrow drive Wednesday in hopes of finding a match for Dimitrius Wilson.
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The Malverne High School community is rallying around one of its own, hoping to find a bone marrow donor for ninth grader Dimitrius Wilson.
Wilson was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. The Malverne High School freshman is described as an "outstanding student who one day plans to be a doctor."
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To help Wilson beat his cancer diagnosis so he can go on and fulfill his dream to treat others, is holding a bone marrow drive on April 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the gym. The goal is to find a potential donor for Wilson, one who matches his tissue type. This is determined by taking four quick cheek swabs from each participant.
Monetary contributions are also welcomed, which will be used to offset the cost of running the drive.
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For additional information, call Kristin Burban at 516-887-6420. You can also learn more about donating blood marrow, including Frequently Asked Questions, by visiting BeTheMatch.org.
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