 k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 04:24PM Post subject: Upping this to the first page again. | | Back to top |  |
Worship
WHITNEY HOUSTON SUPERFAN
Joined: 11/29/2005
Total Posts: 10037
Location: Philadelphia | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 04:41PM Post subject: Not to be a dick, but did you really go to high school with her or is that bullshit? Because this is all over the internet | | Back to top | |
k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 04:47PM Post subject:
Not to be a dick, but did you really go to high school with her or is that bullshit? Because this is all over the internet
Yeah, I did. We graduated in 2005. I had a few classes with her and worked pretty close with her in Journalism. Also, I'm glad this is all over the internet. That's the point. | | Back to top | |
hellyesicheated
Ultimate Nullifer
Joined: 09/01/2005
Total Posts: 39052
Location: Saint Paul | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 04:55PM Post subject: I made it a benefit sticky, but if it gets taken down I won't put it back up there. | | Back to top |  |
k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 05:06PM Post subject:
I made it a benefit sticky, but if it gets taken down I won't put it back up there.
Thank you! I hope everyone that is viewing this is visiting the site! | | Back to top | |
hands that mold
Joined: 01/02/2011
Total Posts: 989
Location: Rockford IL | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 06:47PM Post subject: I'm going to go to my local blood bank tomorrow, give some blood and ask about the marrow donation program. Scares me just thinking about it though. | | Back to top | |
mywar
Joined: 04/12/2009
Total Posts: 24 | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 07:00PM Post subject: In this scenario I really feel bad for people that aren't Caucasian. Bone marrow matches are usually along racial lines, so for minorities it can be very difficult to track someone down  More so if they are multiracial.
Good luck to your friend, hopefully she can beat the odds | | Back to top | |
oldorder
Joined: 11/09/2010
Total Posts: 2828 | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 07:31PM Post subject: I'll either make a blood donation soon and ask about it or do this. It says it cost around $100 to join online, don't have that kind of cash right now, but I've been meaning to get on this list. | | Back to top | |
Tad---
Joined: 04/17/2011
Total Posts: 1546 | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 08:33PM Post subject: I can't donate anything, but I find this really interesting. Her response and fear about not wanting to die, the conditions of February where she will want to do things she hasn't been able to, the fear of "leaving things behind," and especially the comments that over and over ask her "not to give up". There is hardly anything more interesting to me than the way people respond to and deal with death, especially when they know, roughly, when they are going to die. Something changed between her "knowing" she was going to die (was always dying) and knowing she is going to die. Something about the proof of her condition, or illness, or the words of authority figures, and public sympathy all came together in some way to identify to her that yes, indeed, she is going to die.
Anyway, one way or the other, whatever does end up happening to her, I hope that her fear subsides. | | Back to top | |
hands that mold
Joined: 01/02/2011
Total Posts: 989
Location: Rockford IL | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 08:51PM Post subject:
I'll either make a blood donation soon and ask about it or do this. It says it cost around $100 to join online, don't have that kind of cash right now, but I've been meaning to get on this list.
It is recommended that you donate $100 because that is how much it costs to put you into the registry, but the $100 isn't required to give the bone marrow. | | Back to top | |
oldorder
Joined: 11/09/2010
Total Posts: 2828 | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 09:02PM Post subject:
I'll either make a blood donation soon and ask about it or do this. It says it cost around $100 to join online, don't have that kind of cash right now, but I've been meaning to get on this list.
It is recommended that you donate $100 because that is how much it costs to put you into the registry, but the $100 isn't required to give the bone marrow.
There was something about American Express donating money and being able to cover some donations this month. I can afford it next month probably, though there is next to no chance I would be a match for her given that she's Asian and I'm White. But my Mom has a friend who was recently in need of a b.m. transplant so that made me want to do it. All I can promise is that I'll be in the registry and without a doubt willing to donate to anyone that comes up a match soon. | | Back to top | |
a_story_at_III
Joined: 03/30/2011
Total Posts: 246
Location: Southern California | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 10:44PM Post subject: I Tried registering to donate, but got turned down due to my chronic back and neck problems. I hope and pray this girl can find someone to help her soon. | | Back to top | |
laddahmatch
Joined: 02/18/2010
Total Posts: 161
Location: worcester ma | Posted: Wed Jan 25, 10:59PM Post subject: watching that made me sick, i hope she gets the transplant she needs | | Back to top | |
JustinCouture
Joined: 11/11/2010
Total Posts: 1190
Location: RVA | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 04:04AM Post subject: I'm half-asian and white. I'm not sure if that would make me a good candidate for a match. Does anyone know what I would have to do and what the process entails? I get queasy at the thought of blood/injections/shots/anything of the sort but not ever opposed to potentially saving a life. | | Back to top |  |
OwenxJenkins
Joined: 10/21/2011
Total Posts: 379
Location: Wales | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 06:27AM Post subject: 
I can't donate anything, but I find this really interesting. Her response and fear about not wanting to die, the conditions of February where she will want to do things she hasn't been able to, the fear of "leaving things behind," and especially the comments that over and over ask her "not to give up". There is hardly anything more interesting to me than the way people respond to and deal with death, especially when they know, roughly, when they are going to die. Something changed between her "knowing" she was going to die (was always dying) and knowing she is going to die. Something about the proof of her condition, or illness, or the words of authority figures, and public sympathy all came together in some way to identify to her that yes, indeed, she is going to die.
Anyway, one way or the other, whatever does end up happening to her, I hope that her fear subsides.
This. I hope she finds a donor as this is really sad, but what makes it sad is her fear of dying (which is natural, of course). I hope that if she doesn't find a donor soon she handles her fear better and spends that precious time she has left surrounded by people that love her, rather than panicking and leaving this world scared and stressed. Anyway though I really, really want her to find a donor I give blood but I've never given bone marrow, after watching this video it'll be the first thing I do. | | Back to top | |
oldorder
Joined: 11/09/2010
Total Posts: 2828 | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 01:21PM Post subject:
I'm half-asian and white. I'm not sure if that would make me a good candidate for a match. Does anyone know what I would have to do and what the process entails? I get queasy at the thought of blood/injections/shots/anything of the sort but not ever opposed to potentially saving a life.
To get into the registry they just have to swab your mouth. If you sign up online they send you a kit, you swab your mouth and send it back. Then they contact you if you come up as a match. Only like 1 in every 500 people in the registry ever get called as a match. Then if you dost thou either give an advanced sort of blood donation or you get a spinal tap. Basically you feel a little shitty for 2-3 weeks but there is a good chance you save someone's life. | | Back to top | |
HUANSOAHN
Joined: 11/16/2010
Total Posts: 1653
Location: Ghost Planet | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 05:51PM Post subject: can I donate mymarrow from overseas?I would do it. | | Back to top | |
k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 05:54PM Post subject:
can I donate mymarrow from overseas?I would do it.
I'm not sure, but I would think so. Attempt to register and see if they accept you! | | Back to top | |
hands that mold
Joined: 01/02/2011
Total Posts: 989
Location: Rockford IL | Posted: Thu Jan 26, 06:09PM Post subject: Signed up at the blood center earlier today.  | | Back to top | |
uncle phil
uncle beeeeel superfan
Joined: 11/07/2009
Total Posts: 8789
Location: Bel-Air | Posted: Fri Jan 27, 12:12AM Post subject: thumbs up to op, let this girl live. | | Back to top | |
basterd
Joined: 12/30/2011
Total Posts: 659
Location: USA | Posted: Fri Jan 27, 07:25AM Post subject:
i hope she gets the transplant she needs
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Crown$Royal
Joined: 08/31/2006
Total Posts: 9317
Location: Esco/Fallbrook | Posted: Sat Jan 28, 02:17PM Post subject:  | | Back to top | |
kickball
Joined: 09/21/2008
Total Posts: 904
Location: south orange county | Posted: Sat Jan 28, 05:17PM Post subject: I wish I could help. Still recovering from my bone marrow shitting out on me at the same hospital ward. | | Back to top | |
abourne2007
Joined: 04/13/2009
Total Posts: 1545
Location: atlanta | Posted: Sat Jan 28, 07:26PM Post subject: what is the deal with giving bone marrow and having recent tattoo work done? red cross never lets me give blood for that reason, it is the same here?
edit: read the site and I'm good to go on becoming a donor! | | Back to top | |
OwenxJenkins
Joined: 10/21/2011
Total Posts: 379
Location: Wales | Posted: Mon Jan 30, 08:27PM Post subject: Since my last post this has been playing on my mind to the point where I haven't slept in almost 2 days and I don't know why. Somebody update me please? | | Back to top | |
WTF FTW
Joined: 09/14/2009
Total Posts: 342
Location: Montreal | Posted: Tue Jan 31, 03:30PM Post subject: wish i could apply. | | Back to top | |
thriftstore underwear
Joined: 08/12/2007
Total Posts: 884
Location: garden state | Posted: Wed Feb 01, 05:52PM Post subject: How long does a marrow transplant expect to last? Is it a one-time thing, or does it need to be done multiple times? | | Back to top | |
k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Wed Feb 01, 09:00PM Post subject:
How long does a marrow transplant expect to last? Is it a one-time thing, or does it need to be done multiple times?
I'm not sure. I would hope it's a one time thing. | | Back to top | |
danRIVALS
Joined: 07/03/2009
Total Posts: 954
Location: Lexington, Ky | Posted: Thu Feb 02, 03:09AM Post subject: totally gunna register.
i hope a donor can be found for janet. | | Back to top | |
bromags
Joined: 06/27/2011
Total Posts: 45
Location: Gold Coast | Posted: Sat Feb 04, 06:28AM Post subject: donated!  | | Back to top | |
ANIMAL FAT
ginormous Jolene's great tits fan
Joined: 05/15/2005
Total Posts: 13862
Location: An American Werewolf In Traffic | Posted: Mon Feb 06, 06:23PM Post subject: I registered for a kit and should have it soon. I hope I'm a match, but being Eastern European caucasian, it's not a terribly high chance. I hope she gets the help she needs.
I can't believe more people aren't registering to find out if they're a match to help her or someone else in need. I bet if she was in a band or crew and got arrested people would be all over this  . But I digress, I'm not here for some stupid hardcore argument. | | Back to top | |
shallowXbreathing
Get me paid, bitch!
Joined: 02/01/2010
Total Posts: 9696
Location: Des Moines | Posted: Tue Feb 07, 05:41AM Post subject: I registered for a kit and should have it soon. I hope I'm a match, but being Eastern European caucasian, it's not a terribly high chance. I hope she gets the help she needs.
I can't believe more people aren't registering to find out if they're a match to help her or someone else in need. I bet if she was in a band or crew and got arrested people would be all over this . But I digress, I'm not here for some stupid hardcore argument.
Truth. Does anyone have any (good) news on the progress so far in finding her a match? | | Back to top | |
k-shaps
Joined: 01/13/2008
Total Posts: 2340
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Posted: Tue Feb 07, 01:07PM Post subject: No match has yet been found. Thank you to all of you that are spreading the word and donating! | | Back to top | |
daveofstrength
Joined: 12/11/2007
Total Posts: 19546
Location: Chicago Suburbs | Posted: Tue Feb 07, 05:33PM Post subject: I saw this on reddit and it is awesome that this thread is stickied on here on b9 as well.
I wish I could register and see if I'm a match but with my recent spinal complications I am doubtful. Are there any places that do it for free?
wishing her the best, i hope she finds a match | | Back to top | |
ohhello
Joined: 10/23/2005
Total Posts: 1633 | Posted: Thu Feb 09, 11:44AM Post subject:
No match has yet been found. Thank you to all of you that are spreading the word and donating!
is there a website or anything set up with updates?
here http://helpingjanet.tumblr.com/ | | Back to top | |
minustherachel
Joined: 02/15/2009
Total Posts: 431
Location: Illinois. | Posted: Sun Feb 12, 12:45PM Post subject: I registered. I don't know if I'll even be close to a match but maybe for someone else that needs it too. | | Back to top | |
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