Statement from Shannon Tavarez's Family

The following statement has just been sent out from the family regarding the sad and way too early passing of Shannon Tavarez yesterday. (Click here for the sad news)

"Shannon's strength and her happy, positive spirit will live on in our hearts and minds each day. Shannon's dream was to perform on stage, and that she did. We are grateful for the ongoing support from her Lion King family and the Broadway community. Shannon wanted to recruit people everywhere to "get swabbed" and help save the lives of those in need of a bone marrow transplant. In her memory, our family and friends will work tirelessly to carry out her wish through MatchShannon.com. It is our hope that Shannon's legacy will continue to inspire other brave children battling leukemia. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers."
-Odiney Brown (mother).

In her memory, The Lion King dimmed the marquee lights at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, this evening (Tuesday, Nov. 2, 7pm show).

And, to further Shannon's mission and Shannon's family's devotion to recruiting donors, click here to find out about GetSwabbed.org.