The National Bone Marrow Registry desperately needs minorities (Latinos, Asians, African Americans and Native Americans) and mixes to sign up to be potential bone marrow donors.
But that doesn't mean you're off the hook if you happen to be Caucasian. We don't tell potential donors this at drives, but the National Bone Marrow Registry reimburses A3M for the tissue typing for minorities and mixes, but A3M must pick up the $52 tab for registering Caucasian donors. The same $52 charge applies for anyone who registers online.
That's why Caucasians (and everyone) needs to act quickly. Sign up online HERE between June 8-22 and use the promocode a3mmarrowthon and the tissue typing cost of $52 will be waived.
If you live in Southern California, you can also sign up at one of the many donor drives sponsored by A3m. Go to http://www.asianmarrow.org/drives/index.php for a complete list of drives.
If you are lucky enough to be someone's match, let me also remind you that the stem cells are harvested from the blood in more than 80% of the cases. That annoying little surgical procedure of taking the bone marrow from the hip is becoming a rarity.
So, what's YOUR excuse?
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Five different primary cancers in five years...that's my excuse. And believe me, I would prefer to be in a position to donate! Thank you for sharing your passion for this subject with us, Susan. I have learned a lot from you in the short time I have been following your blog. You live life with such grace and humor and determination. What a great example to anyone who is challenged in his/her life...to be able to see that a challenge may be daunting, but it doesn't define your essence. It may add so much purpose to a life, but it is just a part of that life. I don't think a lot of people live through this journey with the same appreciation and integrity that you do. So thanks for sharing.
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alas, I too have a little reason why they don't want my cells. G-d has a sense of humor that way.
So, wait, they are discriminating against caucasians?!?!? Well, how 'bout them beans?! ;-)
I keep getting the word out to anyone I can...you're doing a heckuva better job than I am!
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left a little something for you on my blog today :)
I didn't know about the cost. I did my cheek swab following a blood donation at COH. They were there at the same time and it was free!
Thanks, Susan, I'll check it out.
I signed up a while back.. Remember Alyssa Ayala? she came up to the valley where I live and I donated my blood and have been in the registry for years.
Susan, I Loved the pics of the mutts group and it's obvious a great time was had by all. One of the saddest things to me about having cancer is that I can never be a bone marrow donor. I constantly try to recruit and educate people about this...you ae doing even more and I am proud to know you.
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