MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Sounders FC Invite Fans to Join National Bone Marrow Registry

Published on August 11, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


The Sounders FC are hosting a bone marrow drive in honor of Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams' wife, Marcia (pronounced Mar-cee-ah). Marcia has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and is receiving treatment in Seattle.

Williams, a native of Jamaica, is a close family friend with Sounders FC defender Tyrone Marshall.

WHO: Fans ages 18-60 and in good health are invited to join Tyrone Marshall and some of his teammates.

WHY: Raise awareness about the need for bone-marrow donors. Currently, 10,000 patients need a bone marrow transplant, but only 3,000 will receive one.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

WHERE: Qwest Field Plaza

The Qwest Field Plaza is located on the west side of stadium, parallel to Occidental Avenue South.

HOW: Each fan will register for the database followed by a cheek swab.

There is no charge but donations will be accepted onsite.

PARKING: Fans will be able to park complimentary in the North Lot of Qwest Field.

For more information visit soundersfc.com or Puget Sound Blood Center at http://www.psbc.org/programs/marrow.htm.

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