As reported by fellow blogger RIBR and the Daily News -
7 year old Rachel Rodin of Bay Ridge, and a student at P.S. 185, is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant to treat a recently re-diagnosed case of Leukemia, which has resurfaced after 2 years in remission.

- from the Daily News

“The bone-marrow transplant is vitally important because it is part of her treatment in combination with chemotherapy, which her doctors hope will rid her body of the cancer in her blood and bones once and for all.”

“The donor drive is being held Jan. 19 at the Sheridan Council Knights of Columbus, 8417 Seventh Ave., Bay Ridge, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find a marrow donor and matches for the frequent blood and platelets Rachel requires. Marathon Bank has agreed to pay the $25-per-test cost.”

(photo courtesy of NY Daily News)