Be The Match Drive Through Event
Someone Needs You!
New DATE: Today, May 6th 4PM-7PM
Register to SAVE A LIFE Today!!!!!
Westlake High School
#OneWestake
Email: adamsji@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/westlakehs
Location: 2400 Union Road Southwest, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 470.254.6400
Greetings Westlake Family,
For generations, the Black and African American community has battled sickle cell disease, leukemia, and other blood cancers. It may be surprising to learn that these diseases can be cured with the help of a blood stem cell transplant. Race matters when it comes to finding a cure since genetically matched donors are found within the same ethnic group. Black donors save Black lives, and Be The Match needs you.
Race Matters When Searching For A Donor
Of the 22 million potential donors, only 4% are Black. For 30 years, Be The Match has managed one of the largest marrow registries in the world. Patients are most likely to match a donor who shares their ethnic background. Unfortunately, Black and African American patients face increased difficulty finding a match that could save their lives. As a result, Black or African American patients only have a 23% chance of finding a match compared to 77% for White patients.
Must be 18-40 years old to register
Erika Debro Walker, ATC, LAT
Westlake High School
Healthcare Science Pathway Teacher
HOSA Adviser
Athletic Trainer
2400 Union Rd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30331