Sounders FC Invite Fans to Join National Bone Marrow Registry
The Sounders FC are hosting a bone marrow drive in honor of Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams' wife, Marcia (pronounced Mar-cee-ah). Marcia has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and is receiving treatment in Seattle.
Williams, a native of Jamaica, is a close family friend with Sounders FC defender Tyrone Marshall.
WHO: Fans ages 18-60 and in good health are invited to join Tyrone Marshall and some of his teammates.
WHY: Raise awareness about the need for bone-marrow donors. Currently, 10,000 patients need a bone marrow transplant, but only 3,000 will receive one.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Qwest Field Plaza
The Qwest Field Plaza is located on the west side of stadium, parallel to Occidental Avenue South.
HOW: Each fan will register for the database followed by a cheek swab.
There is no charge but donations will be accepted onsite.
PARKING: Fans will be able to park complimentary in the North Lot of Qwest Field.
For more information visit soundersfc.com or Puget Sound Blood Center at http://www.psbc.org/programs/marrow.htm.
The Sounders FC are hosting a bone marrow drive in honor of Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams' wife, Marcia (pronounced Mar-cee-ah). Marcia has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and is receiving treatment in Seattle.
Williams, a native of Jamaica, is a close family friend with Sounders FC defender Tyrone Marshall.
WHO: Fans ages 18-60 and in good health are invited to join Tyrone Marshall and some of his teammates.
WHY: Raise awareness about the need for bone-marrow donors. Currently, 10,000 patients need a bone marrow transplant, but only 3,000 will receive one.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Qwest Field Plaza
The Qwest Field Plaza is located on the west side of stadium, parallel to Occidental Avenue South.
HOW: Each fan will register for the database followed by a cheek swab.
There is no charge but donations will be accepted onsite.
PARKING: Fans will be able to park complimentary in the North Lot of Qwest Field.
For more information visit soundersfc.com or Puget Sound Blood Center at http://www.psbc.org/programs/marrow.htm.
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