Community Bone Marrow Donor Drive Planned to Help Danvers Father of Three

Eric Page 45, is a devoted husband and father who was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a blood cancer) in August.

He had been going to doctors routinely for blood work and they couldn’t pin point what was going on, according to the family’s GoFundMe page. He switched doctors and they did another blood test which found the MDS.

Doctors say the only treatment for Eric is a bone marrow transplant to help him get back to a normal healthy life with his wife Jenn and their children Olivia 9, Bryce 7, and Colin 3.

A bone marrow donor registry drive is held for those whose hope lies in finding a match for a bone marrow transplant. Participants should be between ages 18 to 44.

Two blood drives will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13,

• Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16 Sylvan St., Danvers, from 11:30 a.m., to 3:30 p.m.
• Sky Meadow Country Club, at the real estate office, 2 Sky Meadow Drive, Nashua, N.H., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The blood drive consists of paperwork and a cheek swab. Blood typing fees for the drive are covered by health insurance or Michael’s Fund. Blood drive organizers ash that you bring your health insurance card.

A basket raffle will also be held to benefit the Page family. If you can’t attend and would still like to make a donation to the family please visit: www.gofundme.com/ericpage.

“The money raised will go towards bills and every day needs when Eric goes into the hospital. No donation is too small, every little bit will help. The Page Family is very greatful for your support.”

For more information, cotact Jennifer St. Peter at BeTheMatch@ribc.org or 401-714-6240.

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