Leukemia Survivor Meets His Bone Marrow Donor
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Uploaded by luismonzon84 on Jan 16, 2012
On October 1st, 2009 I was diagnosed with Leukemia. After 9 months of intense chemotherapy treatments, the decision was made that I would need a bone marrow transplant. A suitable donor was not found within my family so I would have to rely on the national Be The Match® marrow registry to locate one for me.
A match was found and on August 18th, 2010 I underwent a stem-cell transplant using an unrelated donors stem-cells. Today, I'm cancer free! Her generosity and selflessness has allowed me to call myself a 'survivor'. This video was captured of my donor and I meeting face-to-face for the first time. It was truly an amazing experience!
I have made it my life's mission to 'Pay it Forward'. After transplant, I started working for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society where I am able to use my wounds for good on a daily basis. My diagnoses was not in vain! To learn how you can help create a world without cancer, visit http://www.LLS.org/il and to join the Be The Match® registry, visit http://join.marrow.org/LLS
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Beautiful!
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Tears are strolling down my cheeks! This video is beautiful. I'm so glad I signed up to become a donor yesterday :) Thank you for posting this!
3 weeks ago 2
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Beautiful life & love shared ...you are never alone ...
3 weeks ago 2
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It'd be cute if you guys went out with each other or became a couple. <3 I may not know you, but I'm glad you made a recovery! :)
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Cried and cried watching this. I donated stem cells for a patient in early December. I pray for her health every day. What a blessing to see you healthy and meeting your donor. What an emotional experience that must have been! I hope to one day meet my recipient as well. Continued health to you!
1 month ago 4
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You 2 make a nice couple. Are you together now? That would be so cool.
1 month ago 4
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truly inspiring
1 month ago 3
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amazing!
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hats off to her...
noentry1234 1 month ago 6
Love you Luis! I love you very much and I am truly blessed to have someone as strong as you in my life! Proud and honored to be your friend. Congratulations. =) My turn soon!
laoxbebe 1 month ago 6