Bone Marrow Drive Draws 246 on BUMC

A bone marrow drive was recently held in honor of Lorraine Witzburg, wife of BUSM Associate Dean of Admissions Bob Witzburg, MD. Two hundred forty-six potential donors registered and hundreds of dollars were donated to the cause.

“This was an incredible experience and I felt honored to be there and to feel the sense of community we have here at BUSM. Lorraine and I are grateful beyond words for what you have done—not just for us, but for all the patients and families whose future is dependent on finding a bone marrow match. You have made it possible for 246 of us to make a real contribution and, considering that so many of the new donors are students in their 20s, this is a gift that will ‘keep on giving’ for decades to come. Thank you very much,” explained Witzburg.

According to Chris Mulcahy, Be the Match recruitment director, the turnout was “astonishing” and surpassed the record for the number of donors signed up at an individual session at a school.

For those of you who were unable to participate but are still interested in registering please visit www.bethematch.org then click on “join the registry”. After registering you will be mailed a mouth swab kit with a pre-stamped return envelope. PLEASE use Lorraine’s promo code to avoid charges: CM869. Call 617-472-1109 or email cmulcah2@nmdp.org with any questions. Financial donations are also welcome via the site.