Best Before…2013?


You know, I don’t usually _feel_ old, bionic knees notwithstanding. But I got a letter a couple of months back from the “Be the Match” organization that gave me pause for a moment.


“Be the Match” ® is the registry for the National Marrow Donor Program ®, which I’ve belonged to for the last thirty years or so. This is the registry that allows people to volunteer as a potential donor for bone marrow, should their genetics prove a good match for someone in need of a transplant.


I’ve never been ask...

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Published on January 27, 2013 01:21
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message 1: by Michele (last edited Jan 30, 2013 06:49AM) (new)

Michele Melichar I've belonged to Be The Match for over 10 years and have never been asked either. Hopefully some day they will discover a process that makes matching requirements less "precise" so more matches can be found. I'm also approaching my "expiration date" at the end of this year.. :+(


message 2: by Bethany (new)

Bethany I just turned 30 and became a registered donor last week. Hopefully I will be as fortunate to see 30 years on the registry. And Diana, you look awesome! (And so does the tree!)


message 3: by Savannah (new)

Savannah Grace Oh my gosh, what a cute picture!


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