On the subject of being tested for bone marrow donation, here is the website where any of you who is interested can start to do your research.
Be sure to read the FAQ's. There is a difference in process between adding your info to the database in general, and for Zoe's use alone. Being on the greater database roster allows you to be screened for anyone who needs a donation up until you are 61. You can always change your mind and take your name off the list at any time.
Tomorrow I will call to find out if anyone who sends in their testing kit now would be included in a timely enough matter to be screened for Zoe's needs. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, I thought I'd pass along the info so interested people can get up to speed on what donating means.
Being on this side of the experience, I can say that I am adding my name to the database.
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Also, a note to everyone in the Seattle area who has direct contact with Zoe:
We need to keep her virus free as much as possible through the next few months while waiting for surgery and the BMT. So, if you are planning on visiting with us or Zoe, please make sure you are not sick or fighting a cold or sniffles.
And, as always, please keep those hands washed :-)
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