Albemarle Co. Counselor Searching for Bone Marrow Donor

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Updated: 8:36 PM Sep 9, 2010

Melanie Hood, an Albemarle County elementary school counselor, was diagnosed with Leukemia in February and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Friends held a drive to join the bone marrow registry Thursday at an Albemarle County hotel.

Posted: 4:54 PM Sep 9, 2010
Reporter: Jessica Jaglois
Email Address: jessica.jaglois@newsplex.com

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September 9, 2010

Melanie Hood was diagnosed with Myleodysplastic Sydrome (pre-Leukemia) in February.

Hood, who is a 41-year-old mother and counselor at Crozet Elementary School, has responded quite well to monthly treatments, however her survival and continued state of wellness depends upon her receiving a bone marrow transplant.

So, friends organized a drive to join the Be The Match Marrow Registry Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Courtyard Marriott hotel in Albemarle County. Organizers say Melanie is looking for a 100% compatible match for her bone marrow transplant, and her best chance of finding one is through the Be The Match Marrow Registry.

A simple cheek swab is all that is needed to determine if you could be the perfect match for Melanie or one of the thousands of other patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.

Anyone unable to attend the bone marrow drive Thursday can still join the registry by calling 866-301-4650 x7385 and a swab kit will be sent directly to you.

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Posted by: Lisa on Sep 10, 2010 at 01:41 PM

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