Baby Nolan Trepanier. Oct 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association)Baby Nolan Trepanier. Oct 23, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association)
Windsor

Important bone marrow drive to save Cottam baby's life

A baby in Cottam needs your help.

Baby Nolan Trepanier has been diagnosed with Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia ( JMML), a very serious type of aggressive blood cancer that affects infants and young children. It is an extremely rare form of cancer and less than one in a million get it.

The only chance for curing Nolan is a stem cell transplant and he needs help to stay alive. There's a clinic in Kingsville on Wednesday to find a bone marrow match. It's at Kingsville Arena Room B at 1741 Jasperson Lane, Kingsville from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Stem Cell donors must be 17 years old to 35 and must be healthy. The simple procedure involves a quick swab of your cheeks to register. People can also register at www.blood.ca.

For more information contact the Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association at 519-564-4119 or visit www.givemarrow.net.

Read More Local Stories