MONROE, LA - A bone marrow drive for 21-year-old James Christopher Allums and his 3-year-old sister Elizabeth is taking place today, May 1st, at locations throughout Northeast Louisiana.

University of Louisiana Monroe Medical Laboratory Science faculty and students are helping organize the drive. The drive on campus is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Union Building and Quad.

May 1st is National Fanconi Anemia Day. James Christopher and Elizabeth suffer from this disease, which is fatal without a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. They are the children of Chris and Ellen Allums.

Melanie Chapman, assistant professor to the School of Health Professions, said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for ULM Warhawks to fly high by working together and setting aside our busy agendas to give two great kids, and possibly others, the chance to live out their years. I am privileged to be a part of ULM and this community effort."

Bone marrow drive locations:

Times vary and new locations may be added. For information, visit caringbridge.org and search James Christopher Allums .

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