Kim's Drive for Life
Saturday, July 19 from 5pm to 7pm

Gavers Barndance
Emricson Park
1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.
Woodstock IL 60098

Kim Urquizu is a 41 year old mother of 3. Her children are Jack (14), Kate (11), and Emma (8). She is an amazing person and there are many who call Kim their best friend! She is a person who lives and loves with her whole heart with integrity and enthusiasm. She was working on her Masters in Education when she was diagnosed with AML and is 3 credits shy of getting her degree from Northern Illinois University. She is an extremely optimistic person and, although her tenacity has been severely tested, she continues to look forward to the future.

Josh Rubin is an adorable five-year old boy who has a rare form of leukemia. A marrow transplant will save his life. His family & friends have begun a world-wide search for the perfect marrow match for Josh. Please help Josh by being tested to become a potential marrow donor. You may be his perfect match.

Matthew Pearl, son of Mark and Diane Pearl of St. Louis, needs a bone marrow transplant. Matthew is a 9 year old boy who suffers from a rare genetic disease called fanconi Anemia (FA) which causes his blood to fail him. Only a transplant from a matched donor will save him from dying. Matthew's sister Alex had a marrow transplant in May of 2001 but as yet Matthew has not found a match. We want to give Matthew that same opportunity for life!

By registering to become a bone marrow donor you may save Matthew’s life.

Devin Fort is a seven-year-old boy who has Aplastic Anemia and desperately needs a bone marrow transplant to live. Devin's friends, family and teachers are reaching out to the community to recruit potential marrow donors. Please help Devin by registering to become a potential bone marrow donor.

Cassie Urbany is a fun-loving 15-year-old who was recently diagnosed with aplastic anemia and desperately needs a bone marrow transplant to live. On behalf of Cassie and others like her, please become a volunteer marrow donor.

Eleven-year-old Amy Katz has leukemia and a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant is the only known cure for her type of cancer. Amy is a 7th grader who lives in Pittsburgh. She is active on the student council, she loves to play the trumpet, she is learning Spanish and, before she became ill, had just made the cut for the travel soccer team. Please help her by registering to become a bone marrow donor.

Last year, Friends of Allison conducted several drives for Deborah Ziff-Cook a 35 year old much admired school teacher. Deborah says, “When I got sick I had to leave my job, a job that I loved dearly. I was a fifth grade teacher at Murch Elementary School in Washington, DC. I left my students after only four weeks of the 2003-2004 school year. We had just begun to come together as a group, and one of the things that upset me most about being sick was not knowing who would take over the education and care of my students.” Read more of Deborah’s amazing story here.

Linda wrote the following:

"This picture was taken when we vacationed together last year in Palm Desert, California. I often joke that - of course - I was a perfect match for a "valley girl" who has a condo in Palm Desert! But, in fact, the best result is that Joanie has a "new" life and we have a wonderful relationship. One never realizes the joy "giving" can "give."

Joanie and Linda

friends of allison PO Box 34497 W Bethesda MD 20827 ph/fax 301-315-2050

home-mission statement-what's new-donors/sponsors-links-how you can help