Lyndsey Harhay is battling leukemia, needs a bone-marrow transplant and hopes to be the guest of honor Saturday at a public “Save Lyndsey!” cheek-swabbing festival in the parking lot outside the Rib Trader restaurant and Ralphs at 911 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente.
Whether she can be there will depend on the ups and downs of her health, her family says, but she has had a good week so far and plans to attend.
There will be live music, face painting, a dunk tank, prize drawings and more. Food and beverages will be available, along with a chance to register as a potential marrow donor.
“We are asking the community to come and get a simple cheek swab to see if they are that special, special person who will become a hero in our family and save our beloved Lyndsey,” said Harhay’s cousin Julia Boone. “We really hope this event brings attention to the importance of being registered in the National Bone Marrow Registry and the impact you (or) anyone can have on someone and their loved ones.”
Harhay, 23, of Laguna Niguel, is the daughter of Tom Harhay, a San Clemente businessman and former fire captain in San Clemente.
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, with free snow cones and popcorn. A $2 donation is requested for hot dogs and hamburgers, $1 for soft drinks and bottled water and $5 for beer at a designated beer garden.
Proceeds will benefit the Be the Match Foundation.
BAND LINEUP
10 a.m.: Adams Attic
10:45 a.m.: All Night Pressure
11:30 a.m.: Shining Citizen
12:15 p.m.: Sailors of Neptunet
1 p.m.: Einstein and the Atoms
2:30 p.m.: Sixstep
Contact the writer: fswegles@ocregister.com or 949-492-5127
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