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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Be The Match

Posted at 1:23 PM, May 20, 2013
and last updated 2013-05-20 13:23:43-04

RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) - Each year, over twelve thousand Americans are diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as Leukemia and Lymphoma. The 'Be The Match Registry,' is their best bet for a cure. On Saturday, June 1st 'Be The Match' is hosting a walk and a run at Monroe Park to raise awareness and you are invited. Rebecca Mathis, spokesperson for Be The Match, and Rocky Pocock, a Richmond marrow transplant recipient, along with Denise Pocock, his caregiver shared more about their experience. The 'Be The Match Walk and Run' is Saturday, June 1st at Monroe Park.

http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/

{THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY BE THE MATCH}