Organ Donor

[Gypsy]

Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc

I would also encourage donating blood for all those who are cleared to do so.

My $.02...

And platelets, for cancer patients.

[mffjm8509]

Originally Posted by Gypsy

And platelets, for cancer patients.

Great advice to all. In addition to organ and tissue, consider donating blood, platelets, and registering as a bone marrow donor. Beth used all of these resources when approaching transplant.

She had an unusually high PRA which made her unable to match 75% of the donor population. She also had received a large volume of blood product in her initial surgeries, (which also contributed to her high antibodies). The docs were concerned that she would be unable to accept platelets during transplant so they screened the bone marrow donor data base for matches that would volunteer to donate blood/platelets as well to help her through her transplant surgery.

Thanks again to everyone that has viewed her video, commented and sent me PMs. She received over 400 views this weekend and has entered it in a contest to win a donate life license plate here in Colorado.

r/Mike

[Dan]

Hey brother, Thank you for sending the wristband for me to wear to raise awareness and posting the video link here. We wish the best for you and yours for many great years to come! Dan

[mffjm8509]

FYI, for all of the active duty members on PS.com, you can now become an organ donor when you renew your Military I.D. Card. Keep that in mind if you havent renewed your drivers license in the past 25 years (Like me).

r/Mike

[Masochist]

Originally Posted by mffjm8509

FYI, for all of the active duty members on PS.com, you can now become an organ donor when you renew your Military I.D. Card. Keep that in mind if you havent renewed your drivers license in the past 25 years (Like me).

r/Mike

Very good point. They place the little "organ donor" graphic on the back just like some driver's licenses.