Bone marrow drives to help save local child battling leukemia | Community Spirit

BRYAN CO., GA (WTOC) - Bone marrow donor drives are being held throughout the community to help patients like Evan Nelms, a local child battling leukemia.

To join the marrow registry in the Savannah area, you need to be between the ages of 18 and 60, be willing to donate to any patient in need and meet the health guidelines.

Donor drives are scheduled from Saturday, June 23 to Friday, June 28. For more information, call 678.315.9974 or visit BeTheMatch.org.

Bone Marrow Drive Schedule:

Saturday, June 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saint Francis of the Sea Catholic Church

45 Beach City Road

Hilton Head Island, SC

Sunday, June 24 from 8:45 a.m.to 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

1717 Bull Street

Savannah, GA

Sunday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Savannah

1 Gamble Road

Savannah, GA

Sunday, June 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes

501 South Coastal Highway

Port Wentworth, GA

Tuesday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Trison Technology Services

118 Coleman Boulevard, Suite A

Savannah, GA

Wednesday, June 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Children’s Village

The Crossroads Center

2641 Coastal Highway 17

Richmond Hill, GA

Wednesday, June 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bible Baptist Church

4700 Skidaway Road

Savannah, GA

Thursday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garden City-City Hall

100 Central Avenue

Garden City, GA

Friday, June 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ameris Bank

145 Pooler Parkway

Pooler, GA

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