Saturday event aims to find bone marrow match for friend

YOUNGSTOWN

Saturday’s “Penny Saver” at Youngstown State University is about more than loose change.

Supporters of Marie “Penny” Eldridge-Harris of Youngstown plan a marrow-donor drive registry drive to find a marrow donor for their friend. The drive will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Kilcawley Center Ohio Room at Youngstown State University.

Eldridge-Harris was diagnosed last September with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a bone-marrow disorder, and needs a bone-marrow transplant.

Be The Match is organizing the drive.

“Her legacy in the community is endless,” said Marsha Little, who has known Eldridge-Harris since they both attended The Rayen School.

Eldridge-Harris sings at many weddings and other occasions throughout the city.

Eldridge-Harris is undergoing chemotherapy treatments, and because of her susceptibility to illness, won’t be able to attend Saturday’s event.

Read more about her and the event in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.