Shane was in the process of getting a stem cell transplant. We never did find out who his donor would have been but there is a chance his siblings would not have been. I met a man at MD Anderson who's wife had 10 siblings and none were a match for a transplant. When that happens, Dr's look to the national bone marrow registry.
I strongly encourage any of you who can to do this. I joined this week. They send you a kit in the mail, you swab the inside of your cheeks and mail it in. If someone later on needs you, you are called and fly out to the hospital where the person is and donate either stem cells or marrow. You can be sedated for this so it's a painless procedure. There is no reason any healthy individual should not do this. You can save someone's life!
To join, go here. Normally you have to pay to join (it was $50) but until Sept 22 it's free to join. Why not help someone out?
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I got denied!!!! I'm on steriods for my shoulder right now :(
I tried to sign up but it said it was $52. Is there a promo code we're supposed to use?
I'll gladly share my bone juices, but I don't have $52 today. I'll send them an email.
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