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			HOST YOUR OWN BONE MARROW DRIVE MatchMaker is the only national program dedicated to mixed race bone marrow donor recruitment and education. This year, 30,000 people will be diagnosed with diseases that are treatable with a marrow or blood stem cell transplant. People are most likely to find a marrow match with someone of a similar racial or ethnic background. Of those registered with the National Marrow Donor Program Registry, only 25% are racial minorities, with mixed race people representing a mere 2%. By diversifying the pool of potential donors, MatchMaker is working to make sure that all individuals, regardless of their heritage, have an equal chance of finding a life-saving match! To host your own drive, please see our manual and contact Nicki Carrillo at MAVIN Foundation. UPCOMING DRIVES: East Coast Drives (text available in Spanish & Portuguese) : www.icla.org/drives