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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2005) -- Sergeant Alicia J. Brito, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M., and a videographer with Combat Camera, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participated in a "mouth swab" during a vist to the 13 Area Branch Medical Clinic. Registering to become a potential bone marrow donor is a three step process: attending registration, completing a short questionnaire and a mouth swab.

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Bone marrow donor registration simple

1 Dec 2005 | Cpl. Tom Sloan Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Locations for the Camp Pendleton Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive scheduled to be held Dec. 13 - 16 have been determined, giving servicemembers the chance to give the gift of life this holiday season.

The drive will be held at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

The Sea Side Square San Onofre Exchange in the 52 Area and the Naval Hospital Dec. 13.

The Pacific Plaza Exchange in the 20 Area Dec 14.

The Main Side Exchange Dec. 16.

Registering is a simple process that could yield major rewards for someone in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant, according to Navy Lt. Cindy Campbell, Navy Region Southwest Bone Marrow Donor Drive coordinator.

Department of Defense cardholders between the ages of 18 and 60 can register.

Campbell explained that registering is a “three-step process,” which consists of potential donors attending the registration, filling out a small questionnaire and leaving their contact information and doing a mouth swab. No needles or pain is involved, she insisted.

“This is so simple to do,” Campbell said. “All you have to do is provide a mouth swipe to register.”

Those who register are placed in the C.W. Bill Young/Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program, which works throughout the U.S. and world to match needy patients with registered donors and coordinates all the medical and logistic support for DoD personnel who volunteer.

Campbell explained that each year more than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with fatal blood disorders such as leukemia, sickle cell anemia and Hodgkin's disease. Many of these ailments can be cured with a bone marrow transplant.

“If one of your children were sick with leukemia, you wouldn't hesitate one moment to get on the list,” she said. “Think about all the parents out there that need your help. They are relying on you to come out and register and be their hope for a miracle match.”

More than 500 servicemembers and their families are in need of a transplant, explained Lt. Col. Mike Bontell, coordinator of the Camp Pendleton Bone Marrow Donor Campaign.

“This is our chance as Marines to save a life,” he said.

Bontell challenged all servicemembers on base to attend the drive.

Campbell explained that out of 400 registrations, there’s a possible match, which makes it vital to obtain multiple registrations.

“I hope to get as many Marines (to register) as possible,” she said.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2005) -- Sergeant Alicia J. Brito, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M., and a videographer with Combat Camera, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participated in a "mouth swab" during a vist to the 13 Area Branch Medical Clinic. Registering to become a potential bone marrow donor is a three step process: attending registration, completing a short questionnaire and a mouth swab.

Photo by Cpl. Tom Sloan

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Bone marrow donor registration simple

1 Dec 2005 | Cpl. Tom Sloan Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Locations for the Camp Pendleton Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive scheduled to be held Dec. 13 - 16 have been determined, giving servicemembers the chance to give the gift of life this holiday season.

The drive will be held at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

The Sea Side Square San Onofre Exchange in the 52 Area and the Naval Hospital Dec. 13.

The Pacific Plaza Exchange in the 20 Area Dec 14.

The Main Side Exchange Dec. 16.

Registering is a simple process that could yield major rewards for someone in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant, according to Navy Lt. Cindy Campbell, Navy Region Southwest Bone Marrow Donor Drive coordinator.

Department of Defense cardholders between the ages of 18 and 60 can register.

Campbell explained that registering is a “three-step process,” which consists of potential donors attending the registration, filling out a small questionnaire and leaving their contact information and doing a mouth swab. No needles or pain is involved, she insisted.

“This is so simple to do,” Campbell said. “All you have to do is provide a mouth swipe to register.”

Those who register are placed in the C.W. Bill Young/Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program, which works throughout the U.S. and world to match needy patients with registered donors and coordinates all the medical and logistic support for DoD personnel who volunteer.

Campbell explained that each year more than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with fatal blood disorders such as leukemia, sickle cell anemia and Hodgkin's disease. Many of these ailments can be cured with a bone marrow transplant.

“If one of your children were sick with leukemia, you wouldn't hesitate one moment to get on the list,” she said. “Think about all the parents out there that need your help. They are relying on you to come out and register and be their hope for a miracle match.”

More than 500 servicemembers and their families are in need of a transplant, explained Lt. Col. Mike Bontell, coordinator of the Camp Pendleton Bone Marrow Donor Campaign.

“This is our chance as Marines to save a life,” he said.

Bontell challenged all servicemembers on base to attend the drive.

Campbell explained that out of 400 registrations, there’s a possible match, which makes it vital to obtain multiple registrations.

“I hope to get as many Marines (to register) as possible,” she said.