First Look: Bone Marrow Donors

By: Greg Kandra
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First Look: Bone Marrow

Katie has our First Look today, which includes the latest on the broiling hot weather out West, plus her report on a registry for bone marrow donors. She's joined by senior producer Jim McGlinchy.

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by cdicomo-2009 July 6, 2007 6:18 PM EDT: http://www.drivingfordonors.com

Check out the above site they have secured donations to cover the cost....

I posted some answers to other questions under the mother who's daughter got a transplant story if you want to know more.
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My wife is undergoing a transplant at Johns Hopkins now - I have posted more info on our site as well.
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by ecofl July 6, 2007 1:14 PM EDT: I called my local Red Cross to donate, they want me to pay them $150.00 to be tested to be a donor. I would love to donate but thats a bit costly, if I donate a pint of blood it is free. Do you know any place you do not have to pay to donate. I asked them why I had to pay they said because it cost them to do the test.
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by rlmmistyblue July 5, 2007 11:07 PM EDT: Saw your bone marrow part, just to let you know even if you do sign up for the donnor part don't think that you will be call on to help save a life. I join the donnor list over a year ago went through everything and I was never call on. Do take the test and see if you might be a match someday in helping save a life. I'm did it because I lost a sister. It doesn't take long and it doesn't hurt plus you'll feel better about yourself. SAVE A LIFE if YOU CAN!; Reply to this comment


by worx-2009 July 5, 2007 10:19 PM EDT: Went to sign up for the marrow donor program and could see why it is failing. They ask for info not only on you but on a minimum of three other people...your spouse and two other people. Also, the $52 charge might be a big reason minorities aren't lining up to donate. Would have been a good thing but too much is too much; Reply to this comment


by rnhopkins4 July 5, 2007 9:13 PM EDT: those cookies look absolutely delicious!! Is it a secret recipe? email it or post it if you get a chance. You are the best Katie! I always love your first looks.

Always watching your newscast,

Andy

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