Bone Marrow Drive Could Save 2-Year-Old Girl

WESTBOROUGH, MA - A family is searching for a bone marrow donor that could help save their 2-year-old girl.

Mira Tuteja is suffering from a relapse in leukemia. Mira is of Indian decent and South Asians are extremely under-represented in the bone marrow registry making it difficult to find the perfect match for Mira, her family said.

The eBridge Montessori School in Westborough will be holding a cheek swab drive in hopes of finally finding a bone marrow match for Mira.

Some facts about the cheek swab and stem cell drive via the event Facebook page:

1. You will just need to give a cheek swab at the time of the drive.
2. You must agree to donate not just for Mira but for anyone for whom you may be a match if the need arises.
3. This test is free and will just take few minutes.
4 .The stem cell donation itself is a simple outpatient procedure with no side effects. The donor can resume work the next day.
5. You need to be between 18 and 44 years old to sign up at the event. Individuals between the ages of 45 and 60 years can register online by following the link below. 

See more info on bone marrow donation and registration>>>

The drive will take place on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m to noon at the eBridge Montessori School located at 57 E Main St.

Photo via the Mira’s Fighters Facebook page