YAY!!!

[wildjinx]

I just got the call today that I appear to be a bone marrow donor match! I've been on the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor registry for about 7 years and it looks like I finally match someone! I am soooooo excited! I am seriously in 7th heaven right now! I have to go through a few more tests to verify the match and get an exam to certify that I am in

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[mysticxf]

Wow. You're brave. Now... go save a life!

[wildjinx]

Aww, thanks ... I don't know that I'm being particularly brave, though, lol

[upsa_daisy]

wow! that's really cool. will you get to know the person or is this anonymous?

[wildjinx]

Nope ... it is an anonymous unrelated donation, but apparently sometimes after a year they let the parties contact each other if they want ...

[yas_m5]

wow! Jinxy youre are amazing :) I hope you get to sace someone's life. *proud*

[yas_m5]

*save

[wildjinx]

Awr *blushes* ... I made you proud? =) Thankees ...

[_onebreath]

aw, that's awesome news, Jinx!

[wildjinx]

I know! I'm so excited about it! =D

[kballgetlost]

That is wonderful!!! It's something I started looking into last year but I've had some recent health issues of my own. Do you know what kind of restrictions there are to be a donor? And if you don't mind telling me, what is the process like to get on the list?

CONGRATS AGAIN!

[wildjinx]

Oh I don't mind telling you at all!

Hmm ... restrictions on being a donor? I think the major ones are if you have ever had bloodborn infectious disease like hepatitis, etc, and your age. I believe that if you have osteoporosis, you aren't eligible (thats what they told my mum) ...

As for the process to get on the list? Hmm, it was about 7 years ago that I did it, but I seem to recall it being very simple ... just filling out some health questionaire forms and giving blood samples ...

This is the info for the Canadian Blood Services (who do the bone marrow stuff)- I assume it is similar in the states:

Basic Eligibility

[kballgetlost]

Thanks! I did a little research today as well and the US restrictions are mostly the same! Congrats again! Keep us posted!