The National Bone Marrow Registry is extending a deadline to register individuals to see if they are a 'match,' for those who need a bone marrow transplant. Normally, it costs money to register. But, you have till September 22nd, to register for free.
For people like me, friends of mine, and strangers you hardly know. All you need to do is register on-line, they send you a small kit, you swab your cheek, and send it back. No blood, no needles, nothing. Just a cheek swab and you could literally, save a life.
It could be mine, a year or two from now.
Register: here
Why should you register?
For kids who didn't have a chance to live past the age of ten,
like Evan and Boey
For young women, who are waiting after months of chemo like Michelle and Eureka
and survivors like, Andrew (from Something Corporate) and Eric.
Save a life,
register,
swab,
mail it back.
make a difference.
<3 B
4 comments:
Thanks to your NBMR info that I sent to many in my address book...a good friend of ours joined today to celebrate her 51st b'day. Rich and I have been registered for over 30 years.
((HUGS))
Susan
Thanks for helping to get the word out Bekah. We are indeed blessed that the registry exists and that everyday heros join.
Kathy
Been thinking about you today Bekah - hope you got started with the new treatment on schedule. Everythings crossed that it will be a smooth journey and do all that it is intended to do for you.
((HUGS))
Susan
registered
-jake
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