May 14, 2007

Free Sign-Up For The Bone Marrow Registry

Awhile back I talked about bone marrow donation. I mentioned that the cost of getting on the registry might discourage people from signing up, but that if you were willing-but-moth-walleted you should contact the National Marrow Registry about the various opportunities to sign up for free. For example, I signed up for free when a local boy needed a transplant and there was a big drive paid for by his church and family.

Anyway, Tessie has drawn my attention to their current drive: from now until May 21st, it's free to get on the registry. Go over to the National Marrow Registry right this minute and do it. It'll save you $52+, and it's a good thing to do.

6 comments:

lesleysmeshly said...

When my BIL had cancer we all donated our platelets and were added to the Donor Resistry for free. It takes about 3 hours (or used to), is virutually painless and can really help save someones life!

Tessie said...

Bonus: If you sign up online, like I did, there is no blood and very little time involved whatsover.

They just send you a cheek swab kit, which you mail back.

Done, and done.

Kathi said...

I did it too! Thanks for the announcement.

Diane said...

Done!
Thanks for the information.

trina said...

That was quick! Thanks for the info!

aoife said...

Thanks for the link. I'm signed up!