We are getting lots of questions about bone marrow donation.
Kathy hasn't been told definitively if she will need a bone marrow transplant and if so, when. There is a good chance that she will need one.
The best donors are her siblings. If a sibling isn't compatible or is unable to donate then non-related donor will be sought. Other relatives such as Kathy's children, cousins, nieces/nephews, etc. will not be considered for bone marrow donation.
Although you may not be a match or eligible donor for Kathy, you may be for someone else. The National Marrow Donor Program encourages you to "be the match" for someone in need of bone marrow. Click the image below for more information (lots of great resources, FAQs, etc.)!
Just registered and am awaiting my kit in the mail!
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