Today, there will a bone marrow screening and blood drive in support of Michael Pepin, a 38 year old resident of Franklin, and a big part of the Wrentham Community.
Pepin has been diagnosed with a rare type of lymphoma and is enduring very aggressive chemotherapy. He will need a bone marrow transplant within months.
He lives in Franklin with his wife Amy, his sons Matthew and Andrew, and daughter Ashley. A Wrentham native, Pepin attended the Wrentham Public Schools and is a member of King Philip High School's class of 1991.
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Amy, a Norfolk native, attended Norfolk Public Schools and also graduated from King Philip High School.
The Pepin family is well known throughout the town. Michael Pepin's parents, Army and Kathy Pepin, are longtime volunteers for many great causes including the Wrentham Food Pantry.
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Army Pepin was just honored as the 2010 Wrentham Volunteer of the Year for his work with the Food Pantry. Amy’s family has resided in Norfolk for over 40 years and are all active members and board members at the Norfolk Federated Church.
The event will be held at the Wrentham Elementary School, Delaney Cafeteria, 120 Taunton Street.
For more information on becoming a bone marrow donor, go to the National Marrow Donor Program web site http://www.marrow.org/.