You never know...

[arib]

When I was seventeen, I signed up with the National Marrow Donor Program. They took a tube of blood. Aside from the occasional e-mail and postcard, I don't hear from them very much. About a year or so ago, I also signed up with The Caitlyn Raymond International Registry. They were having a sign-up drive near my office, and asked me to sign up

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[penmage]

A friend of mine just got contacted by the National Marrow Donor Program, who told her that she is a match, and she is moving ahead with the interview/next steps to see if the person she matched with wants to proceed with a bone marrow donation. Would it be okay with you if I shared (c/ped) this post with her? She's both excited and scared, and I think it would really help her to read someone else's experiences. (Note: she's no one you know or would meet socially--she's a coworker of mine--and I am also happy to share anonymously if that's your preference.)

Thanks!

[arib]

Feel free to share this with her, it doesn't necessarily need to be anonymous. If she has questions and would like to talk/e-mail/chat, let me know. I can pass along my contact info.

[penmage]

Thank you! I'll share it, and let you know if she has any questions/wants to discuss. Much appreciated!

[arib]

No problem. Good luck to your friend!