10/11/2026
A CALL TO OUR AHEPA FAMILY: YOU COULD BE CHRISTOPHER’S MATCH
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Dear AHEPA Family and Friends of Our Greek Community,
Christopher “Fiss” McKay, a 20-year-old Greek Orthodox young man from Wheaton, Illinois, is fighting chronic myeloid leukemia. His family’s appeal asks for our help finding a matching stem cell donor for a potentially lifesaving transplant.
Our Hellenic values call us to care for one another. Today, we have an opportunity to put those values into action.
If you are ages 18–35 and meet the donor health requirements, please consider joining the NMDP donor registry. Registration begins with a simple cheek swab completed at home. Joining makes you available as a potential match for Christopher or another patient in need.
People of Greek ancestry are especially encouraged to participate because shared ancestry can improve the likelihood of a match. Eligible donors of every background are welcome.
To get started: Text Fight4Fiss to 61474, as directed on the attached flyer, or scan its QR code. Complete the mailed cheek-swab kit and return it in the prepaid envelope.
Our AHEPA chapters, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, and Maids of Athena can help by sharing this appeal with parishes, college students, relatives, and friends—even if we cannot register ourselves.
To explore hosting a donor drive, the flyer lists Christopher’s godmother, Niki, at 630-640-7274.
Please keep Christopher and his family in your prayers. Share his story, encourage someone to register, and help extend the search for a match.
One person’s willingness to help could give a family renewed hope.