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

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

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!

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.

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 🙏🏽

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Lost my sister to AML cancer 10/22/2022 a great loss to the family she had a match for her bone marrow but they took to long for my sister to get it and she came out of remission and couldn't get it in time she develop pneumonia which helped her pass congratulations to the one's whom as a second chance of life .

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 🙏🏻❤️