Zillanote: I got this in my inbox earlier tonight and it's the only email I've ever republished. If you're in the US and you can help you will have the gratitude of the entire EMC Nation. If you're not in the US and you're the one we'll get you there somehow.
One of our fellow EMC family members is in dire need of your help. Nick Glasgow, of our Renewals team in Pleasanton, needs a bone marrow transplant. Nick was a healthy 27 year old when he came down with what was at first believed to be strep throat about nine to ten weeks ago. Eight weeks ago, he was informed that he has Leukaemia and was admitted to the hospital immediately for chemotherapy. Nick has endured two rounds of chemotherapy, and received blood, platelet, saline, and antibiotic infusions. These have all failed to put Nick into remission. Nick's white cell blood count is too low for another round of chemo, and has been sent home as antibiotics have been stopped and his immune system is compromised.
Nick's mom, Carole Wiegand (another dear EMC employee), has informed us that what is needed to save Nick's life is a bone marrow donor who is a match. Time is of the essence in finding a donor for Nick. Right now his white blood cell count is up to 1,500 (3,500 is low normal) of which the cancerous portion is climbing and has doubled in just a few days. Nick needs a donor match NOW.
What I am asking of you is this, if you fit the criteria of Caucasian/Asian, please go to http://www.marrow.org/ and start the process in being tested to see if you are a match for Nick. If you know someone who fits the criteria, please urge them to be tested. Nick's life is dependant on finding a match today.
