We Need Platelet Donors!

On Monday evening, August 29th, 2005 I had a bone marrow/stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor. You know that I had previously had an autologous transplant but I lapsed out of remission and had to have this second transplant. I’ll be hospitalized for 3 - 4 weeks at M D. Anderson Cancer Center, for at least 100 days from the day of his transplant. The biggest need at this stage is to address Mike’s need of blood platelets by transfusions of single donor platelets. Single donor platlets is when all the platelets give on a particular day are from one donor rather than a group of donors who’s platelets are aggregated to make one transfusion.

Donating platelets is a simple process that lasts about two hours. The donations must occur at the M.D. Anderson blood bank here in Houston. A volunteer by the name of Anita Osman will answer any questions a potential donor might have and will coordinate the donation schedule. Ms. Osman has graciously provided us with extensive information on the platelet donating process, information that is included below

A donation of platelets on your trip to Houston is a very important part of your trip. If you are going to be here and you are not sure that you qualify to donate, please call Anita at 281-488-3356 ar:#ffccff;">zZz
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