Sofia Flores, age 3, has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a rare and aggressive form a cancer affecting only 1% of children, Doctors tell the family she has only two to three months to find a bone marrow match...and because of her unique racial and ethnic make up, matches are limited.

There is still hope that a match can be found from someone in the Los Angeles-Orange County area's diverse population.

Sofia's family is partnering with A3M, a local recruitment center for Be The Match and will conduct a donor recruitment drive this weekend. The test doesn't hurt; they take no blood; they swab your cheek to find out if you're a match. Organizers say it takes only about five minutes to fill out a form and take a cheek swab.



You must be (1) Be between the ages of 18-44; (2) Willing to donate to any patient in need; and (3) Meet health guidelines.

The testing will take place Saturday, Nov. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at the home of Juan Rendon, 6351 E. El Jardin Street in Long Beach (Los Altos/ELB area.)

In just minutes, you or your friends could help save the life of Sofia or other children desperately seeking a bone marrow match to survive.

There's more information about A3M at a3mhope.org or via phone: contact Sara Arroyo at 213-625-2802 ext. 105.

And thank you...from LBREPORT.com

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