Bone marrow donor program closes due to a lack of minorities

August 8, 2008

A ridiculous regulation from the National Marrow Donor Program is forcing potential donors to travel hundreds of miles instead.

Apparently there aren’t enough minorities in Idaho to meet the required minimum.



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