Here's a reminder of the bone marrow drives coming up over the next seven days. Many of these drives are free, as part of the National Marrow Donor Program's "Thanks Mom" event.

May 5
Brandon, Vermont - Brandon Rescue Squad
Bowling Green, Kentucky - Diddle Arena
Dearing, Kansas - Dearing Christian Church
Marksville, Louisiana - Paragon Casino Resort
Yukon, Oklahoma - Yukon High School

May 6
Rocky Mount, North Carolina - Kate & Billy Harrison Family YMCA
Davis, California - UC Davis

May 7
Rutland, Vermont - Rutland Regional Medical Center
San Jose, California - San Jose State University
San Louis Obispo, California - CalPoly University

May 8
Springfield, Vermont - Howard Dean Educational Center
San Jose, California - San Jose State University
San Louis Obispo, California - CalPoly University
San Francisco, California - Minami Tamaki

May 9
Cheyenne, Wyoming - Cheyenne-Kiwanis Community House

May 10
Harrisville, Rhode Island - Burrillville Family Fair
Poultney, Vermont - Poultney Rescue Squad Building
Perth, Australia - City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club
Hagerstown, Maryland - Valley Grace Brethren Church

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From the West Australian, news of a drive on my birthday:

City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club has organised a registry session on May 10 or potential donors can call the registry direct on 9421 2886.

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