Prelude to a road trip
This is the first posting that I have done as I too enjoyed reading Emru' s descriptions of the going ons.I have to start by saying that this past year has been emotionally draining, but on the up...
View ArticleRoad Trip
Happy holidays, everyone.Vicky, Max, Patsy, Beverly and I returned to Montreal early yesterday morning. After driving from Montreal, to NYC, to Lake Worth (near Ft. Lauderdale), we hopped on a plane to...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Unity
The first day of Kwanzaa (Umoja) celebrates unity. In terms of the African community around the world, it was easy for Emru and I to see how this was a global problem and and to also understand the...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Self-Determination
The second day of Kwanzaa celebrates self-determination. As a very young child, I struggled to truly understand what this meant. It seemed like one of the hardest concepts to truly grasp. I knew it had...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Collective Work and Responsibility
The third day of Kwanzaa celebrates collective work and responsibility. Some members of the black community call each other "brother" and "sister". We need to reassert this effort to create the notion...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Cooperative Economics
The fourth day of Kwanzaa celebrates cooperative economics. In Canada, registering is free. In many countries, you need not worry about the cost of registration when you decide to sign up as a...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Purpose
The fifth principle of Kwanzaa is purpose.There are many things I can say about this, but this entry is probably the most culturally specific.One of my concerns this year was that as a community, the...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Creativity
The sixth principle of of Kwanzaa is creativity.I don't want to make another overly long post, but this was a principle dearly cherished by Emru. His love of animation, comics and writing, film were...
View ArticleKwanzaa in Action: Faith
Here's to new beginnings in 2009.The seventh and last principle of Kwanzaa is faith. People turn to others for comfort, support or help, hoping another person will hear them and help them. Sometimes...
View ArticleBone Marrow Drive at Arisia 2009 in memory of Emru Townsend
This is the first US bone marrow drive in which I will assist, and I look forward to meeting you and answering questions.MAJOR UPDATE 2nd Day Added!Sunday 11:00am ~ 3:00pm SAVE THE DATE! Saturday,...
View ArticleArisia 2009 Bone Marrow Drive Report
So. The bone marrow drive was a complete success.There were 2000-2200 people estimated to attend Arisia, so we went with 20 people as a reasonable number of registrants. This is something new, and even...
View ArticleAn Afternoon of Remembrance
Each year The Animation Guild, ASIFA Hollywood and Women In Animation present a non-denominational celebration of departed friends from our animation community. It will be on Saturday, February 7 at...
View ArticleBone Marrow Drive at Boskone 2009 in memory of Emru Townsend
Please consider reposting. Thank you. Do not underestimate the power of making yourself heard.This is the second US bone marrow drive in which I will assist, and I look forward to meeting you and...
View ArticleBlack History Ottawa: Tropical Showcase Spotlights OneMatch Registration
If you are in the Ottawa region on Saturday or know someone who is, Black History Ottawa is hosting an event which will also allow you to do the the first portion of registration as a stem cell donor...
View ArticleSweet Tweets: Why I Registered
Are you using Twitter?I sent this tweet out from my Twitter feed and @healemru:Are you a registered bone marrow donor. Tweet your friends today and tell them. Add #whyiregisteredWhile I was at it, I...
View ArticleOne For Jasmina - Help Save Her Life
You can be the one to help save a life. Jasmina is 6 years old, and looking for a bone marrow donor. She is adopted and black, which means she does not have a family member as a first option, and she...
View ArticleMarch 17th is Daniel De-Gale Blood Donation Day
(Click to enlarge.)Daniel De-Gale, the inspiration for the UK-based charity African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, was born on March 17. This young man passed away late last year, but he left a lasting...
View ArticleLunacon Bone Marrow Drive in Memory of Barbara J Wolfrum
SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, March 21st, 200911am - 4:30pmLUNACON BONE MARROW DRIVE669 Westchester AvenueRye Brook, NYWe are not wise, we humankind,who live a little time and die.What can we do against the...
View ArticleBe The Match Marrowthon - Free US Registration
Still time to register for free or tell someone about the Marrowthon. You can save a life, and you don't even need to leave home to register. Fill in the form online, and a cheek swab kit will be sent...
View ArticleUS Nationwide Marrowthon Nets Huge Numbers
This year's two-week Be The Match Marrowthon successfully registered over 21000 people in the United States - all for free!US donors are usually asked to pay about $52 as a full price. Actually it...
View ArticleA Birthday Wish
Many of you know my birthday is this month. I don't need gifts and usually I ask for nothing. You still don't have to get me anything. For those who feel compelled to get something, these would be the...
View ArticleLight The Night Montreal
Hi everyone,This is just a quick note to let you know that over the summer and early fall, Vicky and I raised funds for Light the Night and are walking tonight with Beverly and some of our friends to...
View Article5 Fast Facts on Bone Marrow Registration and Donation
1. 70% of people requiring a stem cell transplant need an unrelated donor.The first choice is a family member, but more people will have to rely on a stranger. On any given day, 16000 people around the...
View ArticleStem Cell Awareness and The Black Community - Update
1. The most likely match is someone of the same or similar ethnicity.95% of people with sickle cell anemia are of African descent. Currently the only people who get transplants for severe cases of this...
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