Friday, Aug. 27, 2010

Marrow drive set for Apex student

Wake County residents are teaming up to help an Apex student who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

On Saturday, friends and family of Aaron Mervin, 17, a senior at Apex High School, are holding a fundraiser and bone marrow drive at the Lowe's Foods at Olive Chapel Village in Apex. Mervin, 17, is battling acute myeloid leukemia.

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include a hot dog sale, a moon-bounce, face painting, a raffle and other activities for children.

All proceeds will go to Mervin's family.