What does it mean to become a bone marrow donor?

It’s been almost 3 years since I was called to donate for a patient in need. All this time later and I am so glad I stayed with it. Not only did I save someone’s life, but I got a lifelong friend as well.

I donated. Didn't hurt. No long term problems. All it took was some of my time. A small price in order to save a life. All I had to do was sit in chair for two days. Thanks to the medical staffs, the volunteers who run the registration drives and everyone else involved.

I am a mother to two kids who need me very much. I was told a week ago they found me a donor after searching millions on the register for years, but one wasn't found until a few weeks ago. At this point in time, I can't know who my donor is, but I would love to thank her for making the decision to save my life. I will be going in for my transplant the beginning of November 2019 and coming out with a cure. Whoever my donor is, God bless you for taking the time and doing this for me. One day I hope to meet my donor and thank her. She will be family for life. xxx

I just got called about a patient with leukemia. Im nervous but i think im going through with it..

I didn’t realize how easy it was to donate. I’m so glad they are educating us on this

Just sent in my swab... I hope I qualify and match with someone.. I know I'd be nervous about donating but I keep asking myself this question is my temporary discomfort more important than saving a life? No. So if you are nervous about doing something like this just ask yourself this question. It always makes me feel better about following through.

Just found out I'm a match for a boy who's only 18. I joined just little over a year ago....I am feeling so blessed and overwhelmed with happiness to be able to give someone the chance at life. I can't wait to do this!

Honestly I always thought it was a surgical procedure to remove the marrow to be donated. I didnt realize it was just like giving blood. Definetely more excited to get my call now.

I just got called about a patient with leukemia and I’m so nervous about donating, but I’m going through with it. I couldn’t live with myself if someone died because I didn’t want to help. Pray for me and the patient 🙏🏽

I signed up for the registry about 7-8 years ago when I was in college. I just got the call last week that I matched with a patient who has Leukemia. The first few years on the list I was fearful of getting the call, not knowing how I would feel if I matched. Then I completely forgot about it, but when I got the call I was happy because it means I can save a life.

My son is doing his donation tomorrow. He signed up for be the match in 2018 when Andrew Smith passed away from Butler. Eric has matched with a lady that he will be donating his Stem cells for her. Our son is a hero and what a selfless act to do this. ABC maybe you would like to do a story on him as well, He is also in his 3rd Year of Pharmacy School

i had a dream last night my beother who passed away from cancer recovered and this morning i saw an ad for Be The Match and i truly fee like it was a sign

I've gotten to donate twice. First time was the old way where they knocked you out and drew the bone marrow from you with a long needle. The second time was the newer procedure and took 3 days. I'm hoping to be a match for a third person which they said is incredibly rare.

My brother was diagnosed with leukemia last week...i hope and pray im a match.

My sister had leukemia 6 years ago. And was just diagnosed with another form of leukemia. She was treated without a bone marrow transplant. Now that she has got leukemia a second time. The doctors believe she needs a bone marrow Transplant. I hope I’m a match.

I'm in preparation to receive a bone marrow transplant for my AML , and I'm beyond grateful for my donor and for all the amazing people who are on the registry to donate. From donating your stem cells to just donating blood at a blood drive, my life and countless others have been saved many times. So thank you thank you. :)

I just registered to donate. Our friend passed away at 27 years olds and left 3 daughter behind, The pain of loosing someone so close and knowing there is something I can do has stock with me since and today I took that decision. I pray to god that I am a match to save someones life 🙏🏻❤️

I just signed up, my swab kit is on its way! My blood type is O+ and I donate blood is often as I can. I’m more than willing to help any brothers and sisters out there.

I just got called Monday after being on the donor list for 17 years, that I am match for someone I am going to do it, and already have the 1st step scheduled next week to test my blood.

Just registered