How do I learn more about donating bone marrow? To Jayla?
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However - as special as we believe Jayla is, she is not alone! There are thousands of children who are right now looking for a positive match of bone marrow in order to give them their last shot at survival. I HIGHLY encourage you to join the Bone Marrow National Registry and see if you can be listed as a possible donor. www.marrow.org
With regards to Jayla and her family, I have been given the daunting task of trying to raise funds for her funeral arrangements. A task that I am devastated to do, but honored to be of service. Should you or your family wish to contribute, please feel free: www.gracegrapevine.org
I know I can speak for Jayla and her family when I tell you how much we appreciate your kind offer. Please continue to pray for a miracle - and for the strength & courage we are all going to need during these next difficult weeks.
Shonda Schaefer, Executive Director
GRACE - Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
PO Box 412
Grapevine, TX 76099
(o) 817-305-4650
sschaefer@gracegrapevine.org
www.gracegrapevine.org
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If you are found to be a match for a patient, more testing will need to be done to determine if you are the best suitable match for the patient. Additional testing includes collecting blood samples and a physical exam.
There are two ways - both outpatient procedures - that you can give life.
Bone Marrow Donation: Approximately 20%-30% of collections
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC): Approximately 70%-80% of collections
Though donor preferences are considered, the method chosen ultimately depends on the treatment decision of the physician in care of the patient.
After you've completed the donation process, expect to feel the happiness that only saving a life can bring.
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A test to determine if you are a match includes a swab of cheek cells or a blood sample.
The steps include:
1. Join the Registry
2. Stay committed and available
3. Attend an information session
4. Receive a physical exam
5. Bone marrow donation/PBSC Donation
6. Side effects and recovery
7. Follow-up
http://projectmichelle.com/donation-process/
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