Comments on: 50,000 transplants—YOU made it happen!

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:09:27 +0000

Miah thank you for being a donor. It has been a little over 3 months since my wife had her transplant and today she is doing very well. I am so thankful that there are people like you who’ve given my wife a future. I am glad that your story is highlighted because we are able to put a face to all that have donated. I know one day we will be able to thank her donor in person and I truly look forward to that day. BTW, I am waiting for the call too.

By: Lynn Treadwell

Lynn Treadwell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:42:14 +0000

Thanks for asking! Please go to bethematch.org/join to find all of the information you seek.

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Nursing Schools in Houston — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:32 +0000

Is there any material on this sit eon how to become a donor and what is involved in the donation process?

Thank you!

By: Laura Kondo

Laura Kondo — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:00:42 +0000

I am proud to say that I am one of the 50,000 too. I donated last June to a male with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I understand he is doing well and hope to one day meet my blood brother. I join the registry about 12 years ago to honor a dear friends daughter who lost her battle with Neuroblastoma. Continue to spread the word everyone and yes I would donate again in a HEARTBEAT!

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:16:15 +0000

I also have been blessed to have been able to donate peripheral stem cells last May. I recently heard the person who recieved the donation was doing wonderful. I also was called just this past week. I have been identified as another match with a patient who has leukemia. I plan to continue with testing and hopefully will be able to donate a 2nd time to help someone in need.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:07:09 +0000

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By: Nancy B

Nancy B — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:54:19 +0000

I too received my phone call just a few months ago after a 23 year wait. I join Karen in saying do not be discouraged. You will be there for when a patient needs you. I love how she said “one phone call can change someone’s life”. It will also change yours. You just never know. The key is is to be willing and available. I am also so proud to be associated with such a fantastic organization that is giving hope to so many people.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:22:48 +0000

Thank you to all who are on the list and have made the 50,000 happen. I am one of the 50K, celebrating 18 months post transplant next week. I feel so blessed to have had a match. I am thankful for my donor and those like him everyday.

By: Michelle Davis

Michelle Davis — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:10:28 +0000

I am so proud to have been one of those who was called upon to donate to an unrelated person almost 2 years ago! And I would do it again in a heartbeat!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:11 +0000

Like Karen – I too recently was BLESSED to be an unrelated donor for peripheral stem cells. I’ll never forget the feeling/emotion of the e-mail I received that I was a potential match. I had been on the registry list for 5 years and also am so proud to be a part of this wonderful program especially during this historic anniversary year.