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My friends here. All of us who do not know our donors. I was listening to my radio station this morning, KFI and they did a promo a number of times this morning about the BMT reunion at City of Hope. They tooted the horn that people get to meet their donors who till now have been strangers. I thought then i would write to all of you. I am going with my brother. He was the sibling who visited and did my laundry when i was hospitalized for my transplant.
Nearly all there will not get that chance. As i recall last year, they had 4 people who got to meet their donors. I like hearing that story and meeting others who had transplants. As i have said, sometimes I find it hard to believe i had cancer at all.
Of course, my body parts show different, and blood clots, neuropathy were never normal, I am living life each day. And i so agree, cure is not a word i use.
My sister needs prayers. Her journey, her way has not had my results. I hope to stop and see her today. I think she is in the hospital. I am not sure. but it is right for me to try to see her today, whether she wants me to see her or not. A beautiful Friday to all!!!

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Hi @katgob A donor meet up!! What a cool event the COH is sponsoring for their BMT patients! You’re right, not all of us are so fortunate to meet with or even learn who they are, for that matter. After almost 7 years, my donor still wishes to remain anonymous. I’d love to thank in person…though I know he owes me nothing, I owe him everything! He was 20 at the time and now he’s probably 27 and I wonder if he even thinks about the amazing active of kindness he did 7 years ago.

I hope you’re able to meet your donor though I think your young man is from Europe so maybe not in person at this event. But, if I remember correctly, you should be able to have correspondence with them after 2 years. So that might be fun to see if you can initiate contact.
It’s so special your brother can go along with you. He was certainly there for you doing the highs and lows of recovery.

I am so very sorry to hear about your sister though. I will add her to my prayers for a positive outcome. I hope your visit with her was positive and encouraging for her. She give hope to so many people, my friend.
Wishing you a lovely weekend! 🥰