She rose to the challenge and began to advocate for Be The Match. Kim was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and needs a marrow transplant to live. The McGraths are stepping up and using their story to reach into the community. They are encouraging everyone to give what they can and donate much needed funds to help add more new members to the Be The Match Registry. You can help the Be The Match cause by taking a moment to check with your company regarding your workplace giving program.
If you are a government or federal employee, and give through the Combined Federal Campaign, our designation code is If you have questions about this program, contact jsquires nmdp. Thank you for your help in saving lives! Questions or feedback? MDS - Myelodysplastic Syndrome, known as a precursor to leukemia, is the name of a group of disorders that affect stem cells in the bone marrow. With this type of disease, blood cells are not produced effectively and a patient's blood counts drop as the bone marrow becomes unable to produce new cells.
Patients with MDS develop severe anemia and dangerously low platelets which require transfusions. They also are very prone to life-threatening infections. Bone marrow or stem cell transplants are the most effective treatment for MDS. Spreading awareness of MDS will hopefully lead to increased awareness of people registering as potential bone marrow donors. With her own diagnosis of MDS following treatment for breast cancer, Robin Roberts of Good morning America is spreading much-needed awareness.
In her case, her sister is a match for her transplant, but many aren't lucky enough to have a family member be a donor. While donating bone marrow used to be a complicated and painful task, advances in medical technology now make it not much different than donating blood.
Friends and family of Robin Roberts created wristbands to show support for her and raise awareness of MDS and bone marrow donation. Hello everyone I would like to order the support robin roberts wristbands and need information re: where to pay and how to order - thanks very much for your help!
I would love to show my support for Robin Roberts with waring her wristband, where can I get one? Thank you! Soon wristbands for Robin Roberts will be available on bethematch. Love the bracelets and would like to place an order. Before ordering, I would like to know what the RRR on the bracelets represent?
Recent Articles. Get Driving Directions. What is MDS? MDS is more common in men than in women. Some types of MDS are mild and easily managed, while other types are severe and life-threatening. Mild MDS can grow more severe over time.
MDS is known to develop into a fast-growing, severe leukemia called acute myelogenous leukemia MDS can be caused by treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy for other diseases. The best treatment for a person with MDS depends on his or her type of MDS, risk level, age, overall health, and his or her own preferences.
For high-risk cases of MDS, a bone marrow transplant is the best chance for a cure. Comment by Jo Stork — Kelly, Amazing Wristbands has no control over the ordering process for the Robin Roberts wristbands as we are not the seller. Comment by Amazing Wristbands — ordered 6weeks ago please send!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comment by kelly b — We have not heard that but if you visit bethematch. Comment by Amazing Wristbands — I too would like to get a bracelet before ordering I heard that Walmart is selling them is that true?
Comment by Annette Edwards — Nanci, you need to visit bethematch. Comment by Amazing Wristbands — I'm still waiting patiently for mine bracelet Robin, you are an inspiration, god bless you. Comment by nanci poulos — Robin you are an inspiration to us in the mornings. Comment by Ruby — We provide Robin with the wristbands that Robin gives away to friends and family.
Comment by Amazing Wristbands — been trying to get the bracelet. Thanks Mary Holder Comment by Mary Holder — I would like order a bracelelt to support robin roberts. Keep the faith. Comment by Cheryl and Christian — Robin i will trully miss you in my morning's you are a trully a good person to wake up to.
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