Searching for potential stem cell donors

The Rotary Club of Nipissing is holding a series of Stem Cells for Life swab events this week.

People ages 17-35 can register to be a stem cell donor.

The swab events are taking place at Canadore College and Nipissing University:

  • Oct. 1-2 (10 am to 3 pm) outside College Drive bookstore
  • Oct. 1 (4:30-7 pm) outside Surtees Athletic Centre
  • Oct. 2 (10 am to 3 pm) outside Commerce Court cafeteria
  • Oct. 2 (10 am to 3 pm) in the College Drive Modular D Health Wing Foyer

Officials say donors can potentially help treat people of all ages with more than 80 disorders.

Richard Coffin
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Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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