Be the Match Marrow Donor Registry Drive Set to Help Local Philanthropist, Michele Martin
Just one month ago, Nesconset Philanthropist, Michele Martin was given devastating news, by her Doctor, who diagnosed her with Leukemia. She will need a Bone Marrow transplant to help save her life. After a lifetime dedicated to helping others, Martin’s friends and family are determined to help her. A Be the Match Marrow Donor Registry Drive has been organized and scheduled to take place on March 11th, 2017 at Soluna Studio in Hauppauge. From 10 AM to 3 PM, all who wish to help make a difference can come in to be tested.
Note: Michele’s blood type is AB+. That means that while she has one of the most rare blood types (3% of US Population) Michele can receive all other blood types. So whether you are O + or B – you may be her match!
Michele Martin is no stranger to the concept of giving back. The mother of four and successful business owner devotes her spare time working in homeless shelters, soup kitchens, organizes ongoing food, clothing and school supply drives and is a member of countless local organizations dedicated to helping others.
Of all the many exceptional individuals in Smithtown, caring for friends, neighbors and strangers alike, Michele Martin has always stood out in the crowd. Since she established her Northport Allstate Real Estate Business in 2000, Martin has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for our youth, less fortunate women and the small business community throughout Smithtown and the surrounding communities. In addition to serving our area as a trusted business owner, Martin sits on the boards of Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition, Smithtown Business and Professional Women’s Network, Le Tip, Sons of Italy and the Middle Country Library Women’s Expo. In addition to running year round collections for Dress for Success, LI Cares and school supply drives for local charities, she is heavily involved in the the Allstate Foundation’s Domestic Violence and Teen Driver Safety Campaigns
How the Be the Match Marrow Registry Drive Works
This is a simple and pain free process. When you arrive at the Be the Match marrow drive, you will first sign up to to join the registry. From there, a simple cheek swab test is taken. A Be the Match representative will be present to help answer questions and assist you through the process. This is 100% voluntary. If at any point, you have a change of heart, you can contact the registry. While everyone who wishes to attend the drive are welcome, donors between the ages of 18 and 44 are the best candidates for a successful transplant.
Let’s help make a difference… Think globally, Act locally and Be the Match for Michele
Be the Match: The Marrow Donor Registry Drive will be held at Soluna Studio, in Hauppauge on March 11th, from 10 AM – 3 PM
Soluna Studio is located at 659 Old Willets Path in Hauppauge (next to Butterfield’s Restaurant)
More info…Michele’s blood type is AB+. For more information, please contact Soluna Studio Owner, Sue Braun (coordinating the testing) at 631-387-5598.
To register online please visit: https://join.bethematch.org/swab4allstate2017