5 things you need to know about marrow donation:
1)
It doesn’t cost anything but time – 5 minutes to
complete packet to register, if you are called there may be several
appointments, but they are at NO COST to
you
2)
You get to be a live donor – to be certain I
LOVE ALL ORGAN, TISSUE AND BLOOD DONORS, THOSE WHO ARE ALIVE, THOSE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO DONATE PRIOR TO THEIR
DEATH AND THOSE FAMILIES WHO MAKE THE AGONIZING DECISION AFTER HAVING LOST A
LOVED ONE – BUT, you can do this today, now…someone is waiting!
3)
To get on the registry takes just a cheek swab –
you get a kit in the mail, swab and send back…
4)
I saw someone YESTERDAY on FB that is STILL
WAITING for a match so he can have a chance to cure his cancer!!!! It seems sooo unlikely
this is POSSIBLE but there it is…
5)
You might be a hero! You can actually save a
LIFE!!! Imagine being able to meet the person you helped (in the US the time
frame varies – for me it was on year, and in many cases you can communicate
anonymously for the first year) and watch them go on to prosper – maybe it’s a
child, a momma, grandpa, a sister, your family member...good karma all around!
If you choose to donate, please tell
me about your experiences. If you are already a donor or have donated, feel
free to share so you can help inform others…
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