More than a thousand North Texans showed up Sunday morning to try to find a bone marrow donor for a Dallas teen battling a form of blood cancer.
The special event was held at Park Cities Baptist this weekend. 13-year-old Pike Petersen of Dallas is battling Leukemia and was the inspiration for the event.More than a thousand North Texans showed up Sunday morning to try to find a bone marrow donor for a13-year-old Pike Peterson was diagnosed with Leukemia after coming home from church camp last month.
"It’s been so affirming, and we’re just so proud and feel the warmth from everybody participating. You know, our message is, if they’re not a match for Pike, they’re going to be a match or someone else across the globe," said Paul Petersen, Pike's dad.
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