Here's how to help, got to:
http://marrow.org
You can sign up through that page "join registry"
They send you a kit in the mail, so you can swab the inside of your mouth, send the swabs back and you're registered. Read the info so you understand the ramifications of joining. Don't join and then wimp out when called.
One more thing:
Guys should give blood at least 3 times a year.
To be selfish, it cuts down on your risk of many types of cancers.
To be charitable, people need blood all the time, especially in the summer when people get too busy to donate.
You can find a Red Cross near you, or a sponsored blood drive. It only takes a few minutes, it helps you, it helps others and when you donate enough, you get these cool pins that say how many gallons you've donated.
Some people have very rare blood types and are encouraged to donate often. I have a universal blood type that almost everyone can use.
One more thing that might appeal to the racers:
When you donate blood, they tell you your blood type. You should embroider this on your uniforn, or, as a minimum, put your blood type and date of last tetanus shot on the back of your helmet. This may save time when you need it the most.
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Mud, it looks you you type faster than I do!!
