Authored by Justin Yuen on Dec 16th 2010, 17:29
Asking for help from other people for survival is a new experience for me (the most I usually ask from other people is a bite of a snack or to borrow a pen). Thanks to everybody who has helped spread the word of my need for marrow / joined the registry! I still haven't gotten the results of whether my sister is a match - will let you know as soon as I do.
Kaori registered at a bone marrow drive in NYC a few days ago and fortunately, found that the process was pleasantly simple and painless. Registering and testing for donating bone marrow only requires a simple swab of the mouth (http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html). Even the donation process, in the case that you're a match, may only require giving blood (search PBSC: http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/FAQs_about_Joining_the_Registry/index.html).
Also, I realized that when I created this blog, I neglected to add my email address to my profile on this blog, and a lot of you don't have it. So, here it is (It's in an image to prevent spam emails):
Looking forward to getting back in touch with all of you!
Christmas is just around the corner. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you'll be able to go home over the holidays.Love,Laura
Hey cousin, I am trying to get approval for a mini-secondment to the US offices. If approved, I can pop around to see you. Take care!