HELPING DANSK!

by Dansk 69 Replies latest jw friends

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  Dansk

  Marie (((((((()))))))),

  If more people were like you the world would be a far better place! Not only are you lovely in looks, but lovely in nature, too!

  Whenever you are called up to donate stem cells I very much hope you will resurrect this thread so that you can explain the procedure. Some people are afraid, I think, that they will be subjected to pain or enormous needles. We need someone with experience to post.

  Just think, a simple procedure could literally save untold numbers of lives. THAT'S got to be worth doing!!

  Love,

  Ian
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  bubble

  I will most definitely do that Ian. Giving blood is easy, and stem cell donation from blood is apparently very similar, but you have to have 4 days of injections beforehand to increase the number of stem cells in your blood. Bone marrow donation is a little more complicated, I know you have to stay in hospital for a couple of days. Not much to ask if it will save a life though.
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  Dansk

  Dear ALL,

  I was at the hospital on Friday and had around an hour-long talk with a doctor. There are two potential matched donors for me - both from Germany! I am now to wait a few weeks so that tissue typing can be actually verified. I was informed that the hospital would like to admit me as soon as possible to start the procedure once a good match is definitely made from one of the two German potentials.

  It looks like I could be admitted in June, so I intend to make the most of the time left until then.

  Thank you to EVERYONE who offered to help me. Please, please, please do carry on volunteering to be a stem cell donor as the procedure is simple and yet so absolutely life-saving. Don't just think of me, young children are dying and YOU could literally be their life-saver! Donate your stem cells at the earliest opportunity. If the Germans aren't a match I may even have to depend on YOU myself!

  Love,

  Ian
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  GermanXJW

  Ian, sorry but I have just noticed your message. Unfortunately, on the German board there is also someone needing a stem cell donor. I have discussed this within the company I work for and we are going to have an opportunity for the staff to get a registration in the central donor database within some months. However, it is good to see that you seem to have already found someone. Please take my best wishes.
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  Sunspot

  Unfortunately, I missed your very sweet reply to my post until now, Ian! I will pray, wish and hope for the VERY BEST OUTCOME for you in June, dear one.

  love and hugs always,

  Annie
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  juni

  Thank you Ian for keeping us updated - as you know many, many friends here are thinking of you.

  I am thinking positive thoughts for a donor match.

  Love w/hugs, Juni

  PS How is the little pup doing? And your grandbaby, Jack?
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  avidbiblereader

  Ian, my thoughts and prayers are with you and thank you for sharing this, I too want to check into this locally, I am already a organ donor but want to do more if I can. Thanks Ian and wishing you the best.

  abr
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  Dansk

  Again my thanks to (((((((((ALL!))))))))

  Juni:

  How is the little pup doing? And your grandbaby, Jack?

  Ronnie, the pup, is great and Jack and his mum and dad paid us a visit this afternoon. Absolutely beautiful little boy - who has wind like his dad!

  Love,

  Ian
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  Dansk

  GermanXJW:

  I have discussed this within the company I work for and we are going to have an opportunity for the staff to get a registration in the central donor database within some months.

  That's absolutely wonderful!!

  And for everyone else who is considering being a donor, of any description, you are doing a fantastic service to your fellow man!

  You really are a special group of people!

  Love,

  Ian
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  Dansk

  I am unashamedly bringing this post back to the top

  This week I had tests on my heart and kidneys to see if they are strong enough to take the treatment. I am still awaiting the results. I feel great, but the scans and blood tests will obviously give deeper information.

  All being well, I should be embarking on stem cell treatment soon. Stem cell donations are needed urgently. YOU could save my life or someone else's. I think that's worth it!!

  Love,

  Ian