Monday, October 19, 2009

A favor to ask….

I have a favor to ask on behalf of a friend of mine who desperately needs help.
If you’ve frequented gyms in the Marlboro/Manalapan area, you’d know who my friend is. His name is Brian Wecker, and he’s one of the kindest, most giving individuals I know, who unfortunately is dealing with the unthinkable right now. He’s in a desperate search to find a bone marrow match for his son who was diagnosed with leukemia. The boy is only 13, and unfortunately has a rare bone marrow type.

Plans are in the works to set up a bone marrow screening in the area in the very near future, but for the moment he’s holding one this coming Wednesday, October 21st, at Doc’s Clam Bar on Page Ave. in Staten Island from 3 till 8 PM.

I know it might be a bit out of the way, but if you have a moment, and are in the area, please make a point to stop by. Again, that’s Doc’s Clam Bar, right off the Outerbridge on Page Ave. in Staten Island.

I’m told the screening only takes a few minutes…just a swab of saliva is needed.

If you need any more information, check out the Facebook page they’ve set up:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144025285317&ref=mf

Again, you could be saving a life, and what’s more noble a calling than that.

Thanks for caring,

Ray

1 comment:

K. said...

Ray- There is another drive being held in Matawan, NJ for Brian. It's being sponsored by Absolute Fitness NJ and held at Maloney's Pub (119 Main Street, Matawan NJ) on Jan 9 from 3-7. Details can be found on Facebook - search Brain Wecker DKMS drive. Anyone with questions can contact me at kkaschak@gmail.com

Thanks for helping spread the word! The more people we get tested the better!