Blood Drive To Be Held In Loving Memory Of Bevan Wang

Bevan Wang grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Julia Wang, a fashion designer, and Richard Wang, a physician and research director. When it was time for college, Bevan had a passion for computers and came to Massachusetts to further his education. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and began his career at Digital Equipment Corporation in Nashua. He left and co-founded a new company called ActiveEdge New Media, where he became principal and creative design director.

Seven years ago, Bevan was suddenly diagnosed with testicular cancer. While he was able to successfully battle that disease, in February 2002, doctors informed Bevan that he had Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). He immediately began treatment, which included a bone marrow transplant that April. He was released from the hospital in May and was able to enjoy the summer feeling in pretty good health.

In September 2002, physicians discovered blast cells in one of Bevan’s blood tests. He started chemotherapy treatment, and along with it, received a number of red cell and platelet transfusions. “Throughout this whole ordeal, Bevan remained very positive and always seemed to comfort his friends, rather than the other way around,” says best friend Steve Colbert. “If there is one act of kindness Bevan would ask of us, it would be to please donate blood or platelets regularly because it particularly benefits cancer patients.”

Bevan Wang lost his battle with leukemia on December 24, 2002 at the age of 33. He was surrounded by his family and several friends, many of whom have taken Bevan’s message to heart and became regular blood or platelet donors through the American Red Cross. They are organizing this blood drive as the one-year anniversary of Bevan’s passing approaches.

By sharing his story, the Wang family reminds people that donating blood makes a huge difference in the lives of those going through treatment to battle leukemia, and to the circle of family and friends surrounding them.

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