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Stem Cell Donor Registration: Smiles 4 Shira

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 2227 Chew St Allentown PA 18104  See map

Take 5 minutes on Sunday, February 3 between 9:45 am - 1:00 pm and you can help save a life!


We invite all members of the community to come out to have a simple cheek swab test that can help save a life. If you are between 18 and 55 years old you are eligible to be tested. Tests will take place at Congregation Keneseth Israel at 2227 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.


Shira Klein, a 35 year old wife and mother of three young children, has been battling Hodgkins Lymphoma for nearly 2 years. Chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant using her own stem cells yielded brief remissions, but Shira has relapsed and now needs a stem cell transplant from a donor. Her best chance at a match lies with people of similar ancestry and ethnic background.


A simple test can help save Shira's life or the life of another. Please take a few minutes to come in and be tested.


For more information please contact Congregation Keneseth Israel at 610-435-9074.

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Ann Elizabeth Schlegel June 1, 2013 at 02:13 pm
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daniel dan danny June 1, 2013 at 03:11 pm
heard this was canceled due to lack of interest
Tom May 7, 2013 at 01:11 am
I contacted LVHN several months ago about volunteering with my son (8 years old) at the AndersonRead More campus. I would stay with him at all times and supervise him. I was told that they do not accept children. I think its a shame that the hospital will not accept him a a volunteer. I am trying to teach him how to give back to his community . Apparently the hospital does not want our help. I think several patients, especially older ones, would like getting assistance from a young child.
Karla Bachl May 7, 2013 at 03:14 pm
Tom, LVHN does not have an Anderson Campus. I believe you are referring to St Luke's Health Network.Read More LVHN is not able to accept volunteers under the age of 16 years old. There are many mandated reasons that young children are not allowed to volunteer in a hospital setting. Volunteering is a wonderful thing to teach your children. There are organizations in the Leigh Valley who are willing to utilize families. Please visit the Volunteer Center of the Leigh Valley for other opportunities in your area. www.volunteerlv.org