From Mrs. Flanders

Bone Marrow Drive

Mary Neville and her entire staff need a big thank you as well for a wonderfully coordinated bone marrow/blood drive.They were able to secure a grant from the Tracy Knights of Columbus so that all people who wanted to be tested for bone marrow could be tested.
The Student Nurses' Association were out in force with balloons, signs, flyers and tables as early at 7:10 AM when I went to my first class. They stayed throughout the day enlisting and informing students about bone marrow and the donation process. Not only did they gather samples but they also informed students of some biology and some humanitarian work.The Delta Blood Bank volunteers worked tirelessly with all the people who came through.
Finally, thank you to all the wonderful donors on this campus. When we speak of "family" as in "Family Fun Day," we also need to include family that comes together when there is a need. Those of you who went up to the Locke donor center know what I mean. There was a one-hour wait at some times because so many people came up to participate.
It was Olumuyiwa's birthday. That the donor drive was scheduled on his birthday was coincidental. Nevertheless, he was standing outside the exit door for the entire day. He thanked each person who donated or tried to donate on his behalf. It was a tiring day for him but he stayed throughout the entire day. The wonderful SJDC nursing staff and Student Nurses' Association made a sign that wished him a happy 22 birthday. Thank you to all who made this possible.
One very cute young lady stayed awhile to chat and complained about the needle hurting her and how she didn't like needles. She exchanged comments and banter since she claimed her dislike of needles yet she sported a lip ring. Olumuyiwa's friend asked her about the "needle" used to do the piercing. In typical college student fashion, logic was exchanged. However, her parting words were, "I hate needles and would never get a needle stuck in me again, but I'd do it for you if we match!"