Showing posts with label KP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KP. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Bone Marrow Registration at all KP Blood Drives!
That's right! City of Hope will be at all KP Blood Drives for the remainder of 2009 doing bone marrow registration! So make your appointment now to have blood donated and your bone marrow registered!
Touching Hearts
This is an e-mail that went out from a lady that does not know the Zicrees, but was touched by Allison's story.
I don't ever want to forget yesterday...July 16, 2009 at 10:17am
...when I went to Kaiser to register with the National marrow Donor Program.
Where I joined hundreds of people, from all walks of life, gentlemen in suits on their way home from work, young people coming in from a day at the the beach (still with the fresh scent of sunscreen), mothers with their babies in tow. All waiting, patiently no less, for their turn to be tested, to see if they could be a match for little Allison a 14 month old girl, whose family is hoping a match can be found. Giving Allison a chance at a healthy happy long life.
It was surreal and beautiful, to be among these people. Basking in the generosity of spirit in the room. The quiet knowing that everyone was there to offer something so simple and yet so precious. Something we have no appreciation for, unless we need it.
Her uncle came into the room, to register himself and stood before the crowd, thanking us all for taking the time to do this. He said it meant everything to their family. That Allison is their heart and the only girl in their lives. They are hoping and praying for a miracle and one of us could be just that.
Its a one in a 200,000 chance that I will be her match. What's important is that we find a match. For Allison and countless others waiting for the same miracle.
My test results will go into the national registry where for the next ten years (you can only donate until your 60) people who need marrow can search for a match. Not just Allison, but anyone else who needs it.
This was a simple reminder about how precious life is and how grateful I am to be living here on planet earth able to recognize the goodness that surrounds me. Life is good.
For more information or to get registered: visit www.marrow.org
I don't ever want to forget yesterday...July 16, 2009 at 10:17am
...when I went to Kaiser to register with the National marrow Donor Program.
Where I joined hundreds of people, from all walks of life, gentlemen in suits on their way home from work, young people coming in from a day at the the beach (still with the fresh scent of sunscreen), mothers with their babies in tow. All waiting, patiently no less, for their turn to be tested, to see if they could be a match for little Allison a 14 month old girl, whose family is hoping a match can be found. Giving Allison a chance at a healthy happy long life.
It was surreal and beautiful, to be among these people. Basking in the generosity of spirit in the room. The quiet knowing that everyone was there to offer something so simple and yet so precious. Something we have no appreciation for, unless we need it.
Her uncle came into the room, to register himself and stood before the crowd, thanking us all for taking the time to do this. He said it meant everything to their family. That Allison is their heart and the only girl in their lives. They are hoping and praying for a miracle and one of us could be just that.
Its a one in a 200,000 chance that I will be her match. What's important is that we find a match. For Allison and countless others waiting for the same miracle.
My test results will go into the national registry where for the next ten years (you can only donate until your 60) people who need marrow can search for a match. Not just Allison, but anyone else who needs it.
This was a simple reminder about how precious life is and how grateful I am to be living here on planet earth able to recognize the goodness that surrounds me. Life is good.
For more information or to get registered: visit www.marrow.org
Friday, July 17, 2009
Home is where the Heart is...
This morning Allison will be having a bone marrow draw to see whether the cancer has gone into remission. After the drive the Zicrees were going to go home for a few days. However, yesterday Nicole and Shaun made the decision to stay at the hospital. They felt that moving Allison from the hospital to their house and back to the hospital would not be benefical to their baby girl. Instead the love, support, and care they are receiving at KP has made it their home.
Please say a prayer this morning for Allison, and her parents Nicole and Shaun. So far the amazing support they are receiving is being felt and appreciated. God bless everyone who has taken an interest in Allison's story. I hope she has touched your life in a way no one has.
And thank you to the almost 400 people that came out to KP Woodland Hills for bone marrow testing yesterday. You are all rockstars!
Please say a prayer this morning for Allison, and her parents Nicole and Shaun. So far the amazing support they are receiving is being felt and appreciated. God bless everyone who has taken an interest in Allison's story. I hope she has touched your life in a way no one has.
And thank you to the almost 400 people that came out to KP Woodland Hills for bone marrow testing yesterday. You are all rockstars!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Donate Blood & Platelets
When calling to make an appointment, please let them know that you are donating directly to Allison Zicree or on behalf of her! For more info, please e-mail Team Allison at team.allisonz@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Save the Date - July 19
Save the Date of July 19 for a KP Blood and City of Hope Bone Marrow Drive! We hope that we get lots of people out to show support for our little Superstar - - ALLISON ZICREE! So mark your calendars now!!! More info to follow!
If you would like to donate your blood now to Allison, please go to http://www.kp.org and look up the Blood Donation for Woodland Hills, Sunset, San Diego or Bellflower. Allison is O+. Please be sure to check days and times for walk-in donations.
If you would like to donate your blood now to Allison, please go to http://www.kp.org and look up the Blood Donation for Woodland Hills, Sunset, San Diego or Bellflower. Allison is O+. Please be sure to check days and times for walk-in donations.
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