18 and swabbin: never too young. the delete blood cancer mission our mission is our name. we work to...
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The Delete Blood Cancer Mission
Our mission is our name.
• We work to “Delete Blood Cancer” by inspiring as many people as possible to register as potential bone marrow donors and to provide patients with a second chance at life. We are achieving this by being innovative in our outreach, empowering in our appeal, and personally involved in supporting our patients and donors.
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• Every 4 minutes, an American is diagnosed with
blood cancer.
• Every 10 minutes, it takes a life.
• Leukemia is leading cause of death in small children in the US
What is Blood Cancer?
A malignancy that attacks the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system. The most commonly known types of blood cancer are leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
When conventional treatments such as chemotherapy don’t work, the only hope is a
bone marrow transplant.
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When a patient cannot find a match within their family,
they turn to the National Bone Marrow Registry
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Today’s Agenda
To introduce you to our 18 and Swabbin program and show you ways that your entire school, not
just the 18 year olds, can join the fight against
blood cancer.
2 types of donationsWhen you register, you have the potential of donating either bone
marrow or blood stem cells, depending on the needs of the patient. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside your bones that produces blood stem cells—the cells in your body that produce red and white blood cells, as well as platelets. These blood stem
cells also exist in your bloodstream, where they are called peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC). There are different procedures
for donating marrow and blood stem cells.
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Donor Information2 types of donations:
• Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) collection is a non-surgical, outpatient procedure that collects blood stem cells via the bloodstream in a process similar to donating plasma or platelets. This method is used in 75% of the cases.
• Bone Marrow Donation: This is a surgical procedure performed under anesthesia, so no pain is experienced during donation. Marrow cells are collected from the back of your pelvic bone using a syringe. This method is used in about 25% of cases, generally when the patient is a child.
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Both donation procedures will
result in some level of discomfort, but
most donors report that any pain experienced is
easily eclipsed by the positive
feelings of knowing they are possibly
saving a life.
To become a bone marrow donor, you
must be 18-55 years old, in good
general health, weigh at least 110
pounds, have a maximum body
mass index of 40, and be willing to
donate to any patient in need.
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BHS Delete Blood Cancer Drive
Thursday February 19th
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
BHS Commons
NHS students will be helping with the drive
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Building Character…and Resumes
• Reinforcing the importance of giving back to the community
• Fulfilling service hours• Great resume builder• Delete Blood Cancer provide certificates and
letters of recommendation for students that go above and beyond