Every year, thousands of children and adults battling bone and blood cancers wait for a bone marrow match to deliver a life-saving transplant. Often, the right match exists, but it must be found before it is too late - this is why the bone marrow registry is so important.
At each swab drive, participants learn about the bone marrow registry and have the opportunity to take a swab and join the registry. Together, campuses across the country have hosted almost 100 swab drives, spreading awareness, growing the bone marrow registry and transplanting hope across the nation! #MissMoorhead2018 #loveyourmelon #lym #swabdrive #bethematch On Thursday, February 8th, "Giving Hearts Day," Shayley read the new children's book from "Love Your Melon" The Adventures of the SuperCrew, to Mrs. Rusten's Kindergarten classroom. Shayley's Platform, "Love Your Melon," supports research for Pediatric Cancer.
A little disappointed her name is spelled incorrectly on the award, but so honored for the acknowledgment of her talent!
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