Register in Memory of Shannon

Date: 

Sun Jan 16, 2011

- New York, NY

During the summer of 2010, 11-year-old Broadway star Shannon Tavarez inspired thousands to register as potential bone marrow donors after she was diagnosed with leukemia. Sadly, Shannon passed away in November, but her legacy lives on.

Already 8 donors who registered in Shannon's honor have been contacted as potential matches to patients. On January 16th - just days before what would have been Shannon's 12th birthday - DKMS, R.A.R.E. Media Group and the Harlem School of Arts will host a bone marrow drive to help keep her legacy alive.

"Shannon’s strength and her happy, positive spirit will live on in our hearts and minds each day. Shannon wanted to recruit people everywhere to “get swabbed” and help save the lives of those in need of a bone marrow transplant. In her memory, our family and friends will work tirelessly to carry out her wish. It is our hope that Shannon’s legacy will continue to inspire other brave children battling leukemia. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers."
- Odiney Brown, Shannon's mother

REGISTER AS A BONE MARROW DONOR

Sunday, January 16, 2011
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Harlem School of the Arts (Studio 104)
645 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY

Contact kelly@dkmsamericas.org for more information.