Before we watch one of the greatest classics of all time, Ghostbusters, I thought I'd make a post. That's right...I ain't afraid 'a no ghost. Anyhoo, this post actually is going to highlight what was talked about in the previous post's comments.
We've had a lot of people asking about getting checked for bone marrow matches. And we can't tell you how much we appreciate you guys volunteering to do this. While the chances are slim that you'll match me, you could be helping to save someone else's life down the road. Or, you could end up matching me! There's a less than 1% chance, but that's better than nothing.
Donna has done some research and she talked about it in the comments in my previous post, but for those that missed it...here's what you can do:
Go to this website: www.marrow.org and sign up. Doing this for a fee of $52.00 they will send you a tissue typing kit. That consists of several swabs that are then used to collect DNA. They are then sent back to their labs. You will then be part of the National Bone Marrow Registry.
In addition, Angie is trying to put together a bone marrow drive at ND for those that are interested. More information on that can be found here: http://friendsofjonathonrose.blogspot.com/
Thank you very much Angie for working on that, and I really hope it works out! We feel so blessed to have everyone's support in this. We also feel that everyone is fighting the good fight right along side me, and I can't thank everyone enough for what they've done. It's going to be a long road through the next few months, but we're driving full steam ahead.
I do not yet have confirmation of a match from my doctors in Chicago yet, but hopefully by next week when we meet, they may have a few possible matches. I don't know. Being that I'm a white, Caucasian man, my chances on finding a match are pretty good, according to my doctors. Let's hope this is the case.
Okay...now I have some serious treatment to attend to with Bill Murray and the Ectomobile. Peace in. Jonathon out.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Day 37: Bone Marrow Info
Before we watch one of the greatest classics of all time, Ghostbusters, I thought I'd make a post. That's right...I ain't afraid 'a no ghost. Anyhoo, this post actually is going to highlight what was talked about in the previous post's comments.
We've had a lot of people asking about getting checked for bone marrow matches. And we can't tell you how much we appreciate you guys volunteering to do this. While the chances are slim that you'll match me, you could be helping to save someone else's life down the road. Or, you could end up matching me! There's a less than 1% chance, but that's better than nothing.
Donna has done some research and she talked about it in the comments in my previous post, but for those that missed it...here's what you can do:
Go to this website: www.marrow.org and sign up. Doing this for a fee of $52.00 they will send you a tissue typing kit. That consists of several swabs that are then used to collect DNA. They are then sent back to their labs. You will then be part of the National Bone Marrow Registry.
In addition, Angie is trying to put together a bone marrow drive at ND for those that are interested. More information on that can be found here: http://friendsofjonathonrose.blogspot.com/
Thank you very much Angie for working on that, and I really hope it works out! We feel so blessed to have everyone's support in this. We also feel that everyone is fighting the good fight right along side me, and I can't thank everyone enough for what they've done. It's going to be a long road through the next few months, but we're driving full steam ahead.
I do not yet have confirmation of a match from my doctors in Chicago yet, but hopefully by next week when we meet, they may have a few possible matches. I don't know. Being that I'm a white, Caucasian man, my chances on finding a match are pretty good, according to my doctors. Let's hope this is the case.
Okay...now I have some serious treatment to attend to with Bill Murray and the Ectomobile. Peace in. Jonathon out.
We've had a lot of people asking about getting checked for bone marrow matches. And we can't tell you how much we appreciate you guys volunteering to do this. While the chances are slim that you'll match me, you could be helping to save someone else's life down the road. Or, you could end up matching me! There's a less than 1% chance, but that's better than nothing.
Donna has done some research and she talked about it in the comments in my previous post, but for those that missed it...here's what you can do:
Go to this website: www.marrow.org and sign up. Doing this for a fee of $52.00 they will send you a tissue typing kit. That consists of several swabs that are then used to collect DNA. They are then sent back to their labs. You will then be part of the National Bone Marrow Registry.
In addition, Angie is trying to put together a bone marrow drive at ND for those that are interested. More information on that can be found here: http://friendsofjonathonrose.blogspot.com/
Thank you very much Angie for working on that, and I really hope it works out! We feel so blessed to have everyone's support in this. We also feel that everyone is fighting the good fight right along side me, and I can't thank everyone enough for what they've done. It's going to be a long road through the next few months, but we're driving full steam ahead.
I do not yet have confirmation of a match from my doctors in Chicago yet, but hopefully by next week when we meet, they may have a few possible matches. I don't know. Being that I'm a white, Caucasian man, my chances on finding a match are pretty good, according to my doctors. Let's hope this is the case.
Okay...now I have some serious treatment to attend to with Bill Murray and the Ectomobile. Peace in. Jonathon out.
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Ah, the classic! I love the part in the library when the old librarian is laying on the table and they ask her that question that all men feel they have to ask a woman just because something is going on that they don't understand! Truly one of the greats! I feel confident that there will be a match for you, if not more than one! You are a busy guy and have a lot to do. Summer will be here before you know it and you will be out with Ingrid again!
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Ah, the classic! I love the part in the library when the old librarian is laying on the table and they ask her that question that all men feel they have to ask a woman just because something is going on that they don't understand! Truly one of the greats! I feel confident that there will be a match for you, if not more than one! You are a busy guy and have a lot to do. Summer will be here before you know it and you will be out with Ingrid again!
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