SPYP Community Service - Lifesavers and Laughs

Description

Become a Lifesaver — Then Stay for Dinner, Drinks, & Laughs!

Join The Jackson Copeland Foundation, St. Pete Young Professionals, and St. Pete Standup for an evening that could truly change—and even save—a life

📅Thursday, September 3rd
🕠 6:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 Pinellas Ale Works - 1962 1st Ave S, St Pete 33712

After the donor registration event, stick around and enjoy a FREE comedy show starting at 8:00 PM at Pinellas Ale Works! We encourage everyone to come early, grab dinner and a drink, connect with fellow community members, and spend the evening supporting an incredible cause.

Why Your Registration Matters

For many people battling leukemia and other blood cancers, a blood stem cell transplant isn't just a treatment option—it's often their only chance at survival. Because stem cell matches are based on highly specific genetic markers, many patients are unable to find a matching donor within their own family and must rely on complete strangers to save their lives.

Right now, someone is searching for their genetic match. That match could be you.

The Best Part? It's Easy.

Many people hear "bone marrow donor" and imagine a painful procedure, but the reality is much simpler.

✅ Registering takes just a few minutes and requires only a quick cheek swab—no blood draw and no needles.

✅ We'll complete the swabbing process on-site, making registration fast and convenient.

✅ If you're ever identified as a match, the donation is usually a non-surgical process similar to donating plasma. Most stem cell donations are collected through an IV while you relax, watch a movie, or read a book.

✅ All expenses associated with donation—including travel, lodging, and related costs—are covered by the donor program.

Make an Impact in Minutes

Whether you stop by for a few minutes or stay all evening, your participation could give someone a second chance at life. Bring your friends, enjoy some food and drinks, get swabbed, and stay for a night of comedy and community.

One cheek swab. One registry. One potential lifesaver. We hope to see you there. ❤️🩸