Newbury Park teen Andreas Knickman was diagnosed with bone cancer on July 8 and immediately underwent surgery to repair his leg and to remove a nodule in his lung. He is now receiving chemotherapy at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

At Andreas’ request, the Miller Family YMCA will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 29 at the Y, 320 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park.

Funds raised will benefit Childrens Hospital.

For details, call Jill Shaffer at (805) 480-0309 or e-mail jshaffer@millerymca.org.