In 1982, eight year old Ivan Fisher was diagnosed with a bone marrow failure disease and later died despite the best efforts of his medical team. In 2010, Richard Carr, a successful local businessman in his 60s, passed away from the same disease. In the intervening decades there have been many advances in medicine. However, bone marrow failure diseases can still be fatal and there is no cure.
In 2016 Ivan’s and Richard’s families came together to launch the March for Marrow DC — dedicated to raising funds for research and education along with awareness about bone marrow failure diseases.
Bone marrow failure diseases occur when a person’s body fails to produce the healthy blood cells needed to function normally. These diseases are rare, affect men and women, all ethnicities, and all ages. Yet, they remain unknown to the public and research and education funding is limited.
Join us September 29th at Hains Point in East Potomac Park for the 2018 March for Marrow DC 5K Run and Walk! Check-in starts at 6:30 a.m., the 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk at 7:45 a.m.
Runners, walkers and spectators will all help raise crucial funds and spread awareness. The 5K is fast and flat while walkers can pick their route, one mile, a 5K — or anything in the middle. Families, children and pets are welcome! Sign up to become a bone marrow donor and to make a difference in the life of a patient. Unable to attend? Participate as a virtual runner or walker.
This year we have a very special raffle so don’t forget to buy a ticket for your chance to win a week at the beach in Florida! Tickets are limited so act quickly! (Winner must be 18 years or older and a U.S. resident). To learn more email Margaret.
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The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
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