Comments on: Generosity of Strangers

By: Wet Brain Syndrome

Wet Brain Syndrome — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:16:01 +0000

I wish I could donate but I am not allowed. But definitely I’ll pray and spread the word of generosity.

By: Daniell

Daniell — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:56:36 +0000

I’m a universal donor (O-)
BTW this is you cousin. haha. Let me know if I can help.

By: Gini

Gini — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:14:02 +0000

I registered long ago, when I helped my college service fraternity run a bone marrow registry drive on campus. Since that was about 10 addresses and many years ago, I recently re-registered at a work-sponsored drive.

Not only is the registration process very easy and painless, I was told that the donation process is also much less invasive and painful than it used to be. I think they may still use needles for extraction in some cases, but they can also get the bone marrow directly from filtered donor blood.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:51:39 +0000

I have been meaning to register for a long time. I have now. Thanks for the link and the reminder about how important it is.

By: Lanny

Lanny — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:20:49 +0000

I can’t donate either, but my husband can and does. I hate not being able to donate! Thanks for spreading the word.

By: Hallie

Hallie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:23:51 +0000

On the registry. Ready when I’m needed.

Hallie

By: Sue G

Sue G — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:29:09 +0000

As you can surely imagine, there are no parts of my body that anyone would want, need, or be allowed to harvest. But, because I spend so much time in the world of cancer, I truly understand the gift that donating blood, stem cells, bone marrow, etc. is. And with only 70% of one kidney left, I always also encourage people to sign organ donation cards so that they can help people live full and healthy lives.

Thus, the only thing I have to offer your friend is prayer and the reminder that our God is bigger than anything . . . especially cancer. And that is what I am giving today: hope, faith, and a belief that our God listens to our prayers, is willing to help, and will see to it that your friend is never alone in her journey.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:53:35 +0000

I’ll keep your friend in my prayers. In April, I signed up for the registry. One of my friends has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I can’t say I was knowledgeable about the process until I did it myself. I paid $25, but sometimes the fee is paid for you. It’s not much to save a life. I would also encourage your readers to donate blood if they are able. Summer brings dangerous shortages.

By: Becs

Becs — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:55:21 +0000

I registered a couple of years ago. Still haven’t been a match. It truly is painless to register. You just swipe a special Q-Tip in your mouth and you’re done. I was charged a fee, but so what?

Still hoping to match.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:54:26 +0000

Already got tested over 10 years ago...never been a match. Continuing to pray! 2 Samuel 22:31-33 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. Prayer Bears My email address