“Shannon was diagnosed on Christmas Eve 2012 with Acute Leukemia. She had a brief cold, sore throat and then high fever on Friday, December 21st. A visit to her pediatrician showed very high white blood counts. After some repeat blood tests and a bone marrow procedure, we were told of her condition at 5:30 on December 24th. Because she had no fever at that point, and was non-symptomatic, we were able to bring her home for Christmas. She was admitted to Boston Children’s Hospital on December 26th, 2012.”
The Billerica Fire Department is hosting a Marrow Registry Drive and a Blood Drive in Shannon’s honor.
SHAMROCKS FOR SHANNON MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE
DATE: Saturday, March 30th
TIME: 9am to 3pm
LOCATION: Billerica Fire Department – 8 Good St. Billerica, MA (Behind Town Hall)
CONTACT INFO: Joe and Mary Duggan 978-663-2839; Heather LaCasse 860-308-4182
A simple cheek swab is all that is needed to determine if you could be the one to save one of the thousands of patients like Shannon.
SHAMROCKS FOR SHANNON BLOOD DRIVE
DATE: Saturday, March 30th
TIME: 9am to 3pm (Please visit the link below to schedule an appointment time)
LOCATION: Billerica Fire Department – 8 Good St. Billerica, MA (Behind Town Hall)