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Zion Family,

Our friend and colleague, Mrs. Alora Nadeau's husband Mark was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called Myelofibrosis on June 15th. Over the last 3 months, Mark and his family have faced this very serious challenge with courage and grace. Thankfully, he received a DNA match and is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant today , October 8th. Mark will recover at City of Hope in Duarte over the next 4-6 weeks.
 
Marks company Arrow Electronics has teamed up with BE THE MATCH, Avnet, and Future to host REGISTRY drives at each distributor site in Orange County, San Diego, & Los Angeles.  Arrow Orange county is hosting our drive on Friday, October 18 th  from 12 PM – 4 PM at our office in Foothill Ranch. Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.
 
This is a great opportunity to support BE THE MATCH and celebrate Mark’s transplant. BE THE MATCH will be on site to discuss their organization and their wonderful mission. They will also provide an opportunity to join the REGISTRY from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Joining the REGISTRY consists of a cheek swab and completion of an online form. Unfortunately you need to be 18-44 years old to participate in the REGISTRY. This may exclude some of us but, please consider bringing a colleague, friend, or family member that is the correct age.
 
During the event, we will also offer an opportunity to directly support the Nadeau Family. The family had identified gas and meals as their greatest need. Please consider bringing gift cards from Vons, Grub Hub, and/or a gas stations. If you are not able to make it to the event and but would like to contribute a gift card you may bring to the School or Church office.

Please continue to pray for prayers of healing for Mark.
 
 
Attached is more information on our event and BE THE MATCH. Also, you can find out more information on BE THE MATCH on their website:   https://bethematch.org/
 
Thanks,