Our Little HLH Warrior
Here are some links for anyone interested in becoming a Bone Marrow Donor.
Join Now
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html
When you join the Be The Match Registry, you become part of every patient’s search for a bone marrow donor.
You could be the one to save a life.
It’s easy to join the Be The Match Registry:
1. Confirm you meet basic registry guidelines.
2. Complete the online form and order your registration kit. When you join, please also consider making a financial contribution.
3. Follow the instructions in your kit to collect a swab of cheek cells and return the kit.
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/FAQs_about_Joining_the_Registry/index.html
Medical Guidelines for Joining the Registry
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Med_Guidelines_Join/index.html
When you join the Be The Match Registry, you will complete a health questionnaire to confirm you meet the medical guidelines. The medical guidelines protect your health as a potential donor, as well as the health of transplant patients.
The guidelines below describe many factors that may make a person medically ineligible to join the Be The Match Registry. The guidelines listed here do not include every situation that could prevent a person from donating. If you are identified as a potential match for a patient, you will receive a physical exam to be sure it is safe — for both you and the patient — to donate.
Myths & Facts about Bone Marrow Donation
http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Myths_%26_Facts_about_Marrow_Don/index.html
Learn the facts about bone marrow donation to help you make an informed decision about joining the Be The Match Registry.
