Swab for Elissa! Cancer patient looking for a stem cell match July 28, 2010

Elissa Froman, age 26, grew up in suburban Chicago and lives in Washington, DC. Soon after graduating from college, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her battle with cancer has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, marked by frustratingly short periods of remission. Recently, Elissa fulfilled a life-long dream when she learned of her acceptance to rabbinical school. Just two days later, her dreams were shattered by the news that her cancer had returned yet again.

As the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, Elissa has little family to test for a match and needs a genetically-matched donor to receive her life-saving transplant. Elissa and her family and friends are asking you to join the Be The Match Registry of committed potential donors that stand ready to give patients like Elissa a second chance at life.

Registration is easy! A consent form is filled out and a swab of the cheeks is taken. Your tissue type is added to the Registry until your 61st birthday. You could be the one. You could be the match.

Eligibility Guidelines: Be between the ages of 18 -60, be a willing to donate, and meet health guidelines.

For more information contact: Jamie at [email protected] Or visit bethematch.org

Official Website: http://prod.jcceastbay.org/youth/family_community.html