Owensboro, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan football team hosted their inaugural National Marrow Donor Program Drive on Wednesday, April 9, helpig register a total of 86 new members to the program. 
The National Marrow Donor Program, or NMDP, is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy. Per their website, the program works to "drive groundbreaking research, treatment, and support to cure blood cancer, blood disorders, and beyond." Read more about the program here.
At the event, the team encouraged and assisted attendees in becoming a registry member with the NMDP. To do so, you need to be between 18 and 40 years of age, a resident of the United States or one of its territories, and able to meet the NMDP medical guidelines.
"The opportunity to do something special like this is why you play college sports," head football coach Tyrone Young said. "The platform you get to make a true difference outside of just the sports field is what makes this life amazing. KWC Football hosting this event on behalf of Kentucky Wesleyan College is a true testament to the Wesleyan Way! I'm beyond grateful for our campus community in the help of making this a reality for us."