USPTO
A GIFT OF MARROW
INSURES A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
[Leave Donation Appeal for Kathleen Kim - Click here to read more!]
[August 29, 2001 Update Concerning Leave Donation Appeal for Kathleen Kim]
[Bone Marrow Drive for Emily - Kathleen's daughter]
Emily’s Story…
Every now and then a story touches our heart so, that we realize that we are all connected in this world. That is what happens when you hear the story of Emily. Emily is a bright, vivacious 6-year-old Korean American girl with Leukemia. Emily was in remission, and was able to complete kindergarten, and begin the first grade; but now the disease has returned. The doctors have determined that Emily must receive a bone marrow transplant within 3 months to survive. Emily is a talented artist and loves to draw cartoon characters. She also loves to play with puzzles. Emily’s mother is an Attorney Advisor for the Patent and Trademark Office, and her father is a former Patent Examiner.
AND SHE IS NOT IN IT ALONE
Many Asians suffer from leukemia and other fatal blood diseases.
MARROW FACTS…
 | Marrow transplant from a genetically matched donor is the only cure for most patients. And the only cure for Emily. There is only a 25-30% chance of finding a match in one’s own family. |
| Very few Asians have registered to become bone marrow donors. |
WHO CAN BE A DONOR?
| All disease free individuals between the ages of 18-60 even if you are anemic, have had malaria or are underweight |
| People of any blood group. |
WHO CANNOT BE A DONOR?
People who have illnesses such as liver, heart, kidney, or lung disease, diabetes, hepatitis B, cancer or HIV/Aids.
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| The National Marrow Donor Registry in the U.S. has a six million-donor pool, but only a small amount of donors are Asians. |
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| Because of common racial characteristics, the best chance of finding a match outside your family is within your own racial group. The odds of finding a match are 1 in 100,000. A large donor pool increases the chances of finding a match. |
You can assure a brighter tomorrow for Emily by giving the gift of marrow. With only a small amount of time and a minimal contribution of your blood and marrow, (which are naturally replenished), you can possibly be the one to offer Emily the future she deserves.
HOW CAN I BECOME A DONOR?
WE ARE HOSTING A BONE MARROW DONOR DRIVE AT THE PTO FOR EMILY
.Trademarks:
Tuesday, May 1, 2001 10:00 am-2:00 p.m. , the Alexandria RoomPatents: Wednesday, May 2, 2001
12:00 am- 4:00 p.m., Crystal Park 2 Room 3T01
or Make an appointment for a blood test at NIH with Sharon or Janet. Call: (301) 496-0572
There is no cost to minority donors.
