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Posted on 03/08/2005 8:24:00 PM PST by Former Military Chick
Oh no....
I give my blood freely to whom ever.
I'm a donor for that.
My marrow is not up for grabs. That is selective.
I am not registering for the national database.
But I will volunteer for LeBleu.
So far, the few info links I've found want to register me nationally. No. Uh huh, ain't gonna happen.
How do I get tested for LeBleu?
Thank you!
I'm on that in the AM!
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For a marrow transplant, the match is far more specific than just blood type, and the donation is far more invasive than giving a pint of blood. If you go on the list, you stay on it until you are in your 60s, and you should be willing to donate to whoever matches.
Yes, I'm aware of that. Hence is why I said I ain't registering for a national list.
This is helpful and I will pass this along to all those I email. I have faith that we will find a donor for this young man.
**PING**
Type O doesn't mean much. Getting a bone marrow donor match, unless it's directly from the immediate family, is like winning the lotto. You have to get A LOT of people signed up and registered to get a hit.
That's why it's SO important to get registered, especially if you're mixed race. Registering for a bone marrow match for this Marine could save your own life, or a loved one's, years from now.
Type O doesn't mean much. Getting a bone marrow donor match, unless it's directly from the immediate family, is like winning the lotto. You have to get A LOT of people signed up and registered to get a hit.
That's why it's SO important to get registered, especially if you're mixed race. Registering for a bone marrow match for this Marine could save your own life, or a loved one's, years from now.
BUMP!
I may be missing something but are you saying that you would only do this if it were a match for this Marine?
I may have misunderstood. I figure and yes it is not just a pin prick and one should be willing to follow through but having said that, if our Marines are willing to give of themselves and it is not part of the job why wouldn't you want to do the same. Isn't saving a life, any life an honorable act of human kindness?
One prayer....on the way!
I am willing to test for this Marine.
I'm a annual blood donor but not a nationally registered marrow donor.
Marrow or organs (unless I'm dead) is for selective gifting.
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I'm familiar with the www.aabb.org. They want people to donate for all.
I'm willing to test for LeBleu for marrow.
I will try Doug's lead tomorrow morning.
Night.
I specifically remember the paperwork I signed that I had the right to refuse further testing, or further donations.
The chances of being called for a match are astronomical. I remember the nurse who drew my blood was laughing that I would never be called. That was about 10 years ago. They were saying, 'if you really wanna help, donate blood platelets, that will keep someone alive for 3 days while awaiting a transplant.'
Seriously, this is not a conspiracy, it's a medical tactic to keep people alive.
Thank you for the clarification. I am glad Doug has alternative information so that we can help this fine Marine.
He deserves it and we owe it to him. He will get a second chance at life I have faith.
>>>>The chances of being called for a match are astronomical. I remember the nurse who drew my blood was laughing that I would never be called. That was about 10 years ago.
I've never seen that.
I will add follow up info to your thread.
Night!
I am missing something here isn't a life a life? Well, since I do not get this aspect of the discussion I wonder if say a person has the markers that would might lead to a match how can we get it to the doctor.
I am confused on this one. Legally if someone chooses later not to donate, who would force them?
Perplexed in the heartland.
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Seven thousand marines are stepping up to help a fellow marine. That`s the word from Loma Linda, California where Lake Charles native Chris LeBleu is recovering from a liver transplant. 
