Schneider Electric helps Celine and challenges you to do the same
February 2001
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Four-year-old Celine van Heerden has been diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia, a rare blood disorder that eventually leads to bone marrow failure. Celine needs to undergo a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible before her health deteriorates any further. The sooner she receives a transplant, the better her chances for a successful operation. Her parents have searched locally and internationally for a match but have not yet found a suitable donor.
Schneider Electric has contributed funds towards this good cause and most of its staff members came forward to be tested in the quest to find a match. Schneider Electric would like to issue a challenge to all its partners, customers and competitors to get their staff to register as a bone marrow donor for this exceptionally good cause. Please contact Hugh Fraser of the Midrand Round Table on [email protected] to coordinate a mobile donor centre that suits you.
If you are interested in being a bone marrow donor, The South African Blood Transfusion Service has donor centres all across South Africa. Further information can be found at www.bonemarrow.co.za. To register involves a simple blood test at a cost of R100 and you may save a life. Celine's parents have set up a trust fund to cover the astronomical costs related to the transplant and would appreciate any contribution, no matter how small.
Celine's Trust Fund
The account is held at Standard Bank, Centurion; Account No: 012275727; Branch Code: 01-26-45. Reg No: IT 8726/00. Visit Celine's homepage at www.helpceline.com
[email protected]
www.schneider-electric.co.za
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