Bone Marrow Transplant Urgently Needed

Anthony Lee, a 15-year-old resident of the small enclave of Hessel, Mich., urgently needs a bone marrow transplant. So far, there’s been just one major obstacle: A suitable donor needs to have ancestry similar to the lad’s – a mix of American Indian, Korean, German and Swede.

Lee loved participating in sports at Cedarville High School and was active in skiing, basketball, football and track. Then he began having difficulty regaining normal breathing after exerting himself, the condition eventually led doctors to the aplastic anemia diagnosis. Lee wants to resume his involvement in academics and sports, perhaps pursue a career as a doctor. But first, a suitable donor must be found.

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If you would like to join the marrow registry or learn about how easy it is to host your own marrow donor registration drive, contact Trosko in East Lansing, Mich., at (800) 471‑3020, ext. 101. Trosko will provide kits for anyone who wants to join the registry.