An Inspirational Story for Thanksgiving -- Child with Leukemia Named One of Six Finalists for CNN Hero All Star Award

12-year old leukemia survivor being honored internationally for registering more than 6,000 bone marrow donors.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Pat Pedraja (www.drivingfordonors.com)'s efforts to raise awareness and educate people about the need for bone marrow donors, is being recognized internationally by CNN and voters throughout the world. If he wins, he will receive a substantial donation from CNN and the publicity necessary to take his cause to the next level. He needs everyone's vote.

Voting ends November 26, 2008 please click on the link below and vote for him.

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/

Pat first made national news by selling sponsorship ad space on his bald head, to raise money to cover the cost to be tested for the bone marrow registry.

Please click on the link below to see Pat's website http://www.drivingfordonors.com

Pat was nominated by CNN in the category of "Young Wonder" after he organized a 3-month, 30-city tour. During his tour, Pat far exceeded his goal of registering 2007 new bone marrow donors by registering more than 6000 donors! Through Pat's efforts, one marrow match has already been found and a gentleman has been given a second chance at life.

During his nationwide bone marrow (www.drivingfordonors.com) drive, Pat was featured on CNN. Pat is the only child among six finalists being considered for the "Hero" award.

CNN Heroes culminates in a live global broadcast from the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Thursday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT, 2 a.m. Dec. 7 GMT, 10 a.m. Dec. 7 HKT). "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" -- hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper with Christiane Amanpour -- honors the most outstanding viewer-nominated CNN Heroes as chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of world leaders and luminaries.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Claudine Andrews

Cellular: 407 460 9241

info@drivingfordonors.com

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