ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, SportsBone Marrow Drive & Registry

The number of children who need a bone marrow transplant far exceeds the number of prospective donors.

So, Children's of Alabama, UAB, and the American Red Cross are joining forces to raise awareness.

  On February 23 and 24, 2012 a Blood and Bone Marrow Registry Drive will be held near the food court at the Riverchase Galleria.

The drives goes from 10:00 a.m. - until 6:00 p.m.

Joining the registry is quick, easy and painless.

Prospective donors need only complete the necessary paperwork and conduct a simple mouth swab.

Then your name is added to the registry.