gladdan 0 #1 January 22, 2006 I have a close friend who is in need of a stem cell transplant in order to save him from his battle with lymphoma. Please consider giving someone the gift of life!! For more information on Bone Marrow Donation, visit the website at www.marrow.org. This will answer questions pertaining to donation, for example you must be between the ages of 18-60 to be eligible to donate. The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) helps people who need a life-saving marrow or blood cell transplant. They connect patients, doctors, donors and researchers to resources they need to help more people live longer, healthier lives. Their mission is to search the registry, support the patients and doctors, and match patients with the best donor possible using innovative science and technology. The NMDP is the hub of a worldwide Network of more than 500 leading medical facilities in marrow and blood cell transplantation. Through this Network, the NMDP facilitates an average of 200 marrow or blood cell transplants each month and has helped give more than 20,000 patients a second chance at life. I have had numerous people ask me “what can I do to help?” The answer is to give the possible gift of life. Just remember if someone is a match and is asked to donate, the recipient’s insurance covers all cost of the procedure, it is free for the donor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristianH 0 #2 January 22, 2006 I had the privilege of donating bone marrow for an unrelated patient last year on November 1st and 2nd. It just takes a little of your time and it is a wonderful, wonderful feeling! Sort of puts everything else into perspective..... I was one of those people who thought "one day" I will sign up for this (same way I was about Skydiving) but you know what? There is no better day than NOW for "one day"! Most people never get called but you never know. And even if you do not get called you will at least have the reassuring feeling that you did your part to possibly save someone elses life. I would do it again in a heartbeat. If anyone has any questions about the process from a donor perspective feel free to ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladdan 0 #3 January 22, 2006 Thanks for your response!! If you are interested in making a financial donation to a donor screening drive that is being conducted on my friends behalf please PM me... They can use any assistance they can receive!! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
