Follow her journey on her always amusing blog.
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In the wake of my mother's diagnosis of Myelofibrosis and her need for a peripheral blood stem cell transplant, our family has worked hard to spread awareness about the international registry for bone marrow donors. Through our drives around the country we have swabbed over 1,300 cheeks and are even working on starting a non-profit organization to promote donating bone marrow, blood, and platelets.
Throughout her journey, my mom has managed to keep her humor and has sparked so much growth in the registry through drives we hosted as well as our friends and family across the country. From our many drives we have already found 4 potential matches, one of which has already donated. She inspires me every day with her strength and courage, and I just hope to follow her lead and make this world a better and healthier place for everyone. |