Blood and bone marrow drive scheduled for Sept. 30

Warwick - The Goodwill Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a blood and bone marrow drive, on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in honor of New York City firefighter Roy Chelsen. Chelsen, a former Warwick Fire Department volunteer firefighter, is currently applying for retirement disability. He has been diagnosed with myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) and will undergo an autologous (his own) stem cell transplant in early October. He has been battling this disease for the last year, through chemotherapy treatments, surgery and numerous transfusion therapies. By donating a pint of blood, volunteers also may register in the national marrow donor program. For more information or to make an appointment, call Heather Gardner at 845-986-0573. Walk-ins also will be welcomed at the Warwick Fire Department, Station #1, Church Street Extension in Warwick.