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Opinion

February 20, 2012

Thanks for being willing to donate

To the editor:

I would like to thank you for covering the story of my husband, Don Rogacki, and the Be The Match drive to find a stem-cell donor for him. The drive was a great success. I believe we got 168 samples and that is after many were turned away.

The great support of community was amazing. Though this is a very hard time for us, it has also been a gift of love and support from all who know us and we are so blessed. I thank everyone who took the time and effort out of their busy day to come out that night to donate and share their stories of hope and love. A very special thank-you to our friends Don, Pete, Brian, Eileen, Denny, Helen, Don's brother Dan, his wife Allison, Don's niece Erin, my sister Bernadette, my mom and dad (Cecile and Maurice).

To our wonderful children, Garison, Tyler, Walter, Nick and Paul, for being so supportive and loving.

For all their help that night we are grateful. And please all remember to hold those dear to you, near to you everyday!

Don and Marie Rogacki

South Hampton

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