The Be the Match Registry is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). After swabbing my cheeks and submitting my DNA, I now have my own bone marrow donor identification card. I realize that there is a great need for bone marrow donors out there. I was inspired to join the registry because of the "Save Jodie Gee" group on Facebook. Perhaps you've heard of her. Jodie is a young woman who was very healthy until she discovered that she had aplastic anemia last November. She recently had a bone marrow transplant and it sounds like she's doing well. You can follow her story here on the Save Jodie Gee blog.
I know several other people who are currently in need of a bone marrow transplant. You probably too as well. If you're Asian, you can order a free kit from the www.AADP.org to be part of the national bone marrow registry. There is a significant need for donors from all ethnic groups. If you haven't joined the Be the Match Registry, perhaps you'll want to stop by a bone marrow drive or simply order a kit so that you can save a life.
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