Bob Reep (Blanco) Cancer
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:15 am
YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE…Bob Reep's life.
Bob has Multiple Myeloma. It is a CANCER of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Bob needs a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, of the millions of people registered through the national marrow database (BetheMatch.org ) we do not have a bone marrow donor for Bob. A marrow transplant can be a life saving treatment for Bob.
Race and ethnicity matters: Because the markers used in matching are inherited, patients are more likely to match someone from their own race or heritage. Bob's Spanish heritage (Asturian-American) is diverse enough and currently prevents him from having a database match. We ask you to consider joining the Be the Match Registry. Your heritage could make all the difference and you could be a match for Bob or someone else in need of a transplant.
The initial test is a Q-tip swab of your cheek. Once you complete the registration form online (BetheMatch.org), a testing kit will be mailed to you. If you are a possible match, additional testing is your decision. The actual marrow donation is a non-surgical, out-patient procedure. There is no cost to you--any medical expenses are covered by Bob's insurance.
Take the first step. Join the marrow registry. It's not every day you can sacrifice a small piece of yourself to help someone live. BetheMatch.org
Bob has Multiple Myeloma. It is a CANCER of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Bob needs a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, of the millions of people registered through the national marrow database (BetheMatch.org ) we do not have a bone marrow donor for Bob. A marrow transplant can be a life saving treatment for Bob.
Race and ethnicity matters: Because the markers used in matching are inherited, patients are more likely to match someone from their own race or heritage. Bob's Spanish heritage (Asturian-American) is diverse enough and currently prevents him from having a database match. We ask you to consider joining the Be the Match Registry. Your heritage could make all the difference and you could be a match for Bob or someone else in need of a transplant.
The initial test is a Q-tip swab of your cheek. Once you complete the registration form online (BetheMatch.org), a testing kit will be mailed to you. If you are a possible match, additional testing is your decision. The actual marrow donation is a non-surgical, out-patient procedure. There is no cost to you--any medical expenses are covered by Bob's insurance.
Take the first step. Join the marrow registry. It's not every day you can sacrifice a small piece of yourself to help someone live. BetheMatch.org