Awhile back I talked about bone marrow donation. I mentioned that the cost of getting on the registry might discourage people from signing up, but that if you were willing-but-moth-walleted you should contact the National Marrow Registry about the various opportunities to sign up for free. For example, I signed up for free when a local boy needed a transplant and there was a big drive paid for by his church and family.
Anyway, Tessie has drawn my attention to their current drive: from now until May 21st, it’s free to get on the registry. Go over to the National Marrow Registry right this minute and do it. It’ll save you $52+, and it’s a good thing to do.
When my BIL had cancer we all donated our platelets and were added to the Donor Resistry for free. It takes about 3 hours (or used to), is virutually painless and can really help save someones life!
Bonus: If you sign up online, like I did, there is no blood and very little time involved whatsover.
They just send you a cheek swab kit, which you mail back.
Done, and done.
I did it too! Thanks for the announcement.
Done!
Thanks for the information.
That was quick! Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the link. I’m signed up!