Being Hispanic Should Not Be A Death Sentence | Save a Child's Life Today | #LatinoPittsburgh Digital Speaker Series

 

LIVE @ 12 pm TODAY, March 16 on Facebook Join us today at 12 pm live with Melissa Ramirez, as she shares how being Hispanic lowers his chance of survival by nearly 40% when compared to other children with his condition, IPEX, and how you can give Jax a chance to live with a simple mouth swab and blood draw (if you are a match).   The conversation will take place LIVE on our Facebook Page at 12pm but may be streamed following the event. It will be followed by a Q&A Session. The video may be viewed following the event.   Don't have Facebook? We are now streaming on YOUTUBE and LinkedIn as well.   Jax Ramirez is a bubbly, happy boy despite living in a bubble since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2017 and recently IPEX, an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting one in 1.5 million people. If you are between 18-40 and would like to register text"JAX" to 61474 and a swab kit will be sent to your home. It is an easy cheek swab and you could be someone's hero! Learn More at: My.bethematch.org/Jax

 

#LatinoPittsburgh Digital Speaker Series is an initiative of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It's goals are to share relevant information, inspire growth and foster opportunity. Speakers include community leaders and member as well as other individuals who have a positive impact not only on the Hispanic community, but Pittsburgh as a region. To learn more visit our website. Interested in Speaking? Contact MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org

 

Special thanks to our partners at:

 

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  1555 Broadway Avenue Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-553-9300 - Chamber@pmahcc.org