Phi Theta Kappa members at Spoon River College hosted a registry recruitment drive for the National Marrow Donor Program on the Canton Campus on April 29 and 30th.
The registry tracks blood stem cell donors who could be a life-saving match for those with life-threatening blood disorders such as leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell. A total of 59 potential donors volunteered for the simple cheek swab and were added to the registry.
Pictured is Delaney O’Brien and her finance Tyler Ludlum holding the completed test swabs. Delaney is daughter of Brad O’Brien, former Dean at Spoon River College who is fighting leukemia. For those interested in joining the registry, kits can be sent through the mail. For more information about the NMDP registry or about becoming a donor, visit the National Marrow Donor Program website.
