True and Fascinating Canadian History
Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society
Prince Rupert, BC
"The Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society is a registered charity and was founded in 1988 with a mandate to help build the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry. We educate the public about the need for bone marrow donors, and raise funds in support of the work of the One Match stem cell and marrow network, a program of Canadian Blood Services.
One Match registers potential bone marrow donors and matches them to patients needing transplants.
Over the years, the society has grown to include branches in provinces across the country and has raised a significant amount of money in support of its goals.
It has played an important role in increasing the number of potential donors on the national registry from 1500 people in 1988 to over 340,000 people today. While this is excellent progress, there is still a serious need for registrants among ethnic groups.
Recently the society has directed its focus on raising awareness among these groups.
When a matching donor cannot be found in Canada, one can sometimes be found on the international registry.
Groups of trained volunteers from various provinces are recruited and coordinated by the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society to serve as couriers and bring the life-saving bone marrow (stem cells) back to waiting Canadian patients.”
The Society depends on the generous contributions of individuals and corporations so that we may help improve the odds of survival for those patients needing bone marrow transplants.
Your financial contribution can save a life."
PO Box 157, Powell River,
BC
V8A 4Z6
Toll Free: 1-877-485-8488
Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society.
Canadian Charitable Organization Registration
No. 121284665 RR0001
Source: http://dennistonsociety.org/about/
