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The new calendar year
No to resolutions.
No to expectations.
Yes to preparing.
Yes to responsibility.
Yes to getting something started.
Yes to knowing when to stop or take a break.
All the best for 2011 and beyond. -
Do-not-miss events are missable in 2011
I went to the doctor on Wednesday and everything is on track. My blood pressure is good, but considering my body weight, my bp, and my family history, my doctor says: no more desserts for me, unless they are social tea or digestive cookies. Even though I have been super with sugar and desserts, especially when I bake them myself. Apparently a day ( Read more... ) -
OK.
Lately, when I am having a bad day, I've been trying not to complain about it. I find it really does change how I view things around me. Especially on not so good days ( Read more... ) -
I miss my brother. If one less person has to go through this, it's worth posting.
If you have any questions about signing up as a stem cell donor, about these numbers, or want to change them: Leave a comment.
Range to begin effective matching for Black Canadian donors to Black Canadian recipients 10000-20000
Optimal number of Black registrants required in Canada 70000-80000
By The Numbers 2010:
New black registrants in Canada ( Read more... ) -
Less Than 5 Hours Until we Light The Night
We walk in a few hours , and if you would like to join us on Saturday evening, we would love to see you. Right now, we should be 15 people (one person out due to flu). Together our fundraising has exceeded $7100 and we're still going!
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Drink at Brutopia 7:30
It's Emru's birthday today. If you want, join me for a pint at Brutopia on Monday. I'll be there at 7:00 p.m. for a drink ( Read more... ) -
Wednesday: University of Toronto Tri-Campus Stem Cell Challenge
September 2008: SA4L partners with OneMatch, the Canadian Marrow/Stem Cell Network to run onsite swab events to register new donors. It was hardly publicized and seen as a test case.
December 2009: OneMatch announces gay Canadian men can register as stem cell donors.
February 2010: More progress. Not one drive but multiple drives on the same day. ( Read more... ) -
Gay and Bisexual Men in Canada Can Register as Stem Cell Donors
MAJOR NEWS!!
Gay men can register on the Canadian stem cell registry!
I regret being at work when I read this. I was shivering all over, it was completely unexpected and completely welcome ( Read more... )
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