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    Be the Match Marrowthon

    Join the National Bone Marrow Registery for free!!!
    Join the national marrow registry without cost during the Be the Match Marrowthon . Be The Match is
    the new name for the registry formerly known as the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
    registry, connecting desperately ill patients with those willing to donate healthy blood-forming cells.
    Why register? To save a life!  Patients in need usually have leukemia but there are many other
    medical conditions for which a marrow transplant is potentially curative.
    Who is in need? Thousands of people search the registry every day for a match.
    What does registering involve?
    1.        A good faith commitment to donate marrow or blood stem cells if matched to a patient in need
    and to keep contact information updated
    2.        Completing paperwork
    3.        Taking a simple swab of the inside of the cheek for tissue-typing (If registering online, a swab
    kit will be sent to the home address after paperwork is completed.)
    Where do I register for Be The Match without cost during the Marrowthon from June 8 – 22, 2009?
    •        Sign up at designated BloodSource centers and mobile drives. Marrowthon marrow drives are
    listed at www.bloodsource.org
    •        24/7 online marrow registry at www.bethematch.org.  Please enter promo code
    BloodSource09.  
    •        
    •        Call 866-822-5663 if you have questions or to find a convenient BloodSource location to sign
    up for the registry.

    Basic guidelines for marrow registry include being between 18-60 years of age and in general good
    health. Marrow registration and blood donation have different eligibility criteria (e.g. no travel
    restrictions for marrow registry) so please call 866-822-5663 if you have questions or go to www.
    bloodsource.orgg or www.bethematch.org for more information.
     Thank you for considering this unique opportunity to save a life and thanks for being a BloodSource
    blood donor.
    Yes, you do save lives.

    Team In Training

    Over the past 20 years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT)  has
    grown to become an unparalleled sports training program.  More than 380,000  participants, from first
    timers to seasoned athletes,  have trained with the Team and achieved their best at marathons, half
    marathons, triathlons, 100-mile century bike rides and hiking adventures.

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization
    dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. They have
    invested more than $600 million in research since 1949 - over $71 million in 2008 - specifically
    targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 6.3 million contacts with
    patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.   For more information, to donate, or to get involved in
    volunteering go to
    www.teamintraining.org .

    Team for Training – in honor of Josh Barber
    May 15th, 2009 letter from Josh:
    Hey!! As you know I have been fighting AML  for a little over a year now. The Leukemia &
    Lymphoma Society has helped me a great deal with prescription meds, medical bills, and helpful
    information. Kristin Bennett is running a marathon and raising money in my honor for the LLS.  If
    you would like to donate or see additional information please visit Kristin's link at:  
    http://pages.teamintraining.org/sc/nikesf09/kbennett
    It's truly a great cause and helps a lot of people like myself.
    God Bless, Josh

    Team for Training – in honor of Matthew Bumpus
    The wonderful people at Windermere Real Estate are dedicated to running the Sacramento Team In
    Training marathon to be held in October.  The team will be coached by Skip Outman. For additional
    information you may contact Skip at Windermere Real Estate, 680 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn,
    CA 95603, 530-888-7441. A link to their pledge site will be posted shortly.