Our Bone Marrow Registry Drive Was a Success -- Thanks to You

     A heartfelt thank you is extended to the individuals who participated in the Be The Match bone marrow testing event on March 27.

     The event was in support of Paul Goodman, a member of the Orange County Buddhist Church, who is seeking a bone marrow match, along with many more ethnically diverse patients affected by blood cancer or blood related illnesses.

      The contactless drive-thru was held in the temple parking lot with participants taking a self-administered cheek-swab test. A total of 15 people ages 18-44 participated and are now eligible to be part of the national bone marrow registry.

­     Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo, administered the test. The activity was co-hosted by the Buddhist Temple of San Diego and the Vista Buddhist Temple.

It’s Not Too Late to Help

     Individuals ages 18-44 who were not able to attend the event but wish to become part of the national registry are urged to contact the temple to receive a swab-test kit.

     For more information regarding the program, email Chris Chen at  cchen@a3mhope.org or check the Be The Match website https://bethematch.org

     Your action may be the cure!