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CRY FOR HELP FROM A VIETNAMESE MOTHER TO SAVE THE LIFE OF HER LITTLE GIRL

It is devastating and frightening to know that a member of your family is
threatened with cancer. My daughter, Julia Lam (Lam Gia Binh), was diagnosed
with leukemia shortly before her six birthday in April 1996. Most victims will
live free of leukemia after receiving intensive chemotherapy and radiation
treatments while others will give in to this disease. Leukemia is a form of
blood cancer and it can happen to any healthy individual.

Even with the intensive treatment and the greatest care at Children Hospital
of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Julia's life is only stable day-by-day with
chemotherapy. Her illness is considered high risk and a Bone Marrow Transplant
is needed.

Julia's 2 year-old sister, my husband and I have had our blood tested with the
hope that a matching marrow could be found within the family. Unfortunately,
the results were disappointing as no match was found. As her mother, I can now
only pray and call on EACH OF YOU to have your blood tested (HLA typing) at
any local Red Cross Office. With your help, Julia and other patients can have
a second chance at life.

The chance of finding a match will increase if more people register in the
Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry Program, particularly Asian donors. Your marrow
will not only save Julia's life but can also save other patients who are
suffering from a number of bone marrow disorders.

Time is running out on her. For more information in Ottawa, please contact:

Hy Phung  (613) 238-5905,
Bich Lien (613) 726-0847,
Lam Chan  (613) 990-4775 (W), (613) 829-3951 (H),
or E-mail to Lam.Chan@ic.gc.ca

You can also contact any local Red Cross Office to learn about the Unrelated
Bone Marrow Donor Registry Program.

From Julia Lam's mother, Jennifer Lam
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA	7/96



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Upcoming Bone Marrow Information/Registration Sessions (Ottawa)

Date				Time (sharp)	Location
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Tuesday, July 16/96		7:00 pm		1800 Alta Vista Drive
Tuesday, July 30/96		7:00 pm		85 Plymouth Street
Tuesday, August 13/96		7:00 pm		85 Plymouth Street
Tuesday, August 27/96		7:00 pm		85 Plymouth Street

Bone Marrow Information sessions are open to everyone and usually last
45 minutes to an hour.

For more information in Ottawa, please contact Canadian Red Cross
(613) 560-7440 / 560-7222.

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