Souhegan Hosts Successful Bone Marrow Drive

A simple swab could save a life.

Souhegan High School held a Bone Marrow Drive through the Be The Match Foundation on Tuesday. Those who sign up only need to swab their cheek, and they are added to a registry that matches patients to lifesaving bone marrow donors.

The event was organized by Amherst student Ryan D'Auteuil, whose little brother Drew had his life saved by just such a donation. (Learn more about the D'Auteil's story.)

His mother, Jennifer D'Auteuil, said she is happy to report that 37 "new potential life savers" joined the Be The Match registry that day.

She added that she was very proud to see member of the Souhegan and local community show their support.

Want to join the effort? Find out more information from the National Bone Marrow Donor Program.