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TP native, regular volunteer donates blood stem cells, envisions future as university professor

Pictured is Tinley Park native Jack Barrett on March 16, when he donated peripheral blood stem cells through Be The Match, which is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program.
Barrett signed up for Be The Match, describing the roughly 30 hours of time he gave toward the cause as well worthwhile.
Will O’Brien, Freelance Reporter
10:00 am CDT March 29, 2020
A Tinley Park native with a propensity for getting involved and giving to charitable causes made his latest contribution in March, donating peripheral blood stem cells through an organization called Be The Match.

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