The UW-Platteville Athletic Department is excited to announce a bone marrow drive in partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program on Thursday, April 3, at three locations on campus: Bridgeway Commons, Williams Fieldhouse and the Markee Pioneer Student Center. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the goal is to register more than 500 people with the National Marrow Donor Program Registry.
Seventy percent of patients needing a blood stem cell transplant don’t have a fully matched donor in their family. They depend on the National Marrow Donor Program to find an unrelated donor. This drive presents a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals who need a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
The registration process is simple and painless: it involves just a quick swab of your cheek cells. These cells are then recorded in the National Marrow Donor Program's database to check for potential future matches. No needles or invasive procedures are required during the registration process.
If you are a match in the future, you will be contacted for the next steps, potentially saving someone's life. UW-Platteville’s Athletic Department is thrilled to be part of this meaningful event and encourages the entire campus community to get involved.
Event Details:
- What: Bone Marrow Drive in partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program
- When: April 3, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Where: Bridgeway Commons, Fieldhouse and Student Center
- Goal: Register 500+ people with the National Marrow Donor Program
- Registration Process: Quick and simple cheek swab (no needles)
- Who Can Participate: Anyone can register for the drive
- Why: Help save lives by joining the donor registry
- Want to be a volunteer at the event:
- For More Info: Contact Rachael Rich (rrich@nmdp.org) or Keesha Mason (keesha.mason@nmdp.org)
Scan QR code to join the registry today!
