Retro Fitness Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive Monday and Tuesday

Ten thousand patients a year need a bone marrow transplant every year—but six in 10 don’t ever get that treatment.

To help increase the pool of potential donors, Retro Fitness, at 1447 Brace Rd., is hosting a registry drive Monday and Tuesday through Smiles4Shira and DKMS.

Potential donors have to be between 18 and 55 and weigh at least 110 pounds—the registering process also involves a cheek swab, which will determine the donor’s tissue type.

More information on becoming a bone marrow donor is available at dkmsamericas.org.

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