Thank you for publishing an article about the University of MinnesotaâÄôs Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program earlier this month. Finding a matching donor to help treat diseases like lymphoma or leukemia can be one in a million, especially for minorities. This is because minorities are underrepresented in blood donor databases. The PresidentâÄôs Distinguished Faculty Mentor Program Student Organization is hosting a free bone marrow testing drive for minorities from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5. If you found out you could help save a life, would you? I strongly encourage students to stop by the table in Coffman, even if only to receive information and raise awareness of this issue. Miki Adachi University student
Matching donors
Published November 30, 2008
