Media Advisory
1/10/2016
What:
Students have organized a bone marrow drive to support Austin, a 1-year-old in York Region with a rare immunodeficiency disease. Austin needs a bone marrow transplant to save his life.
The clinic is open to students, staff and community members between the ages of 17 and 35 and in good general health.
Where:
Emily Carr Secondary School
4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, ON
When:
Thursday, January 14, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Why:
Registering is pain-free and done with a cotton swab .Donors may help save Austin or the lives of others. The clinic supports a district-wide focus on learning about local issues, raising awareness and taking action to make a positive impact in the community.
Who:
Emily Carr Secondary School students and staff are hosting the One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network drive to support Team Austin. To learn more about Austin please visit http://teamaustin.ca.
For more information contact:
Alessia Channel
Student Leader
Emily Carr Secondary School
416-993-8674
Email: alessiachannell@hotmail.com