Become A Stem Cell Donor

Why You Should  Become A Stem Cell Donor

With all the Marvel movies that have been released over the past few years there is no shortage of Super Heroes. Tony Starks, Thor, and Spider Man led the way as the world applauded their heroism. Those movies have been a ton of fun to watch, and for that 2 hour window it’s easy to get lost in the fantasy world they created, but that is exactly what it was meant to do right? Give us all an escape from the daily norm and provide an outlet for us to let go of reality for a awhile. Outside of the Marvel movies we do have heroes here in our own country, serving and protecting on a daily basis. For the rest of us that don’t serve and protect for a living, or dress up as Marvel characters for a living, can become a real life hero with almost no risk! Imagine saving lives without having to duck gunfire. Sure sounds a whole lot easier than fighting crime or engaging in warfare. A photographer has recently become a hero, taking photographs of young cancer patients and turning them into superheroes. You can also become a hero tomorrow with minimum risk by becoming a stem cell donor. Yes! There are people in need of a hero right now and you can be that person draped in a red cape and become a true hero by registering to become a stem cell donor. Leukemia and other variations of blood cancer effect the lives of thousands of people every year, and these people are desperately in need of a stem cell transplant. Finding a stem cell transplant match can be difficult, similar to the early days of blood transfusions, there just aren’t enough people registering to become a stem cell donor. There are donor registries all over the country that will mail you out a swab kit for you to swab your mouth with and submit to become a donor. Finding an exact match stem cell donor is crucial for cancer patients seeking the transplant surgery. If you have thought about becoming someones hero and want to become a stem cell donor to make a difference in the world, visit https://www.giftoflife.org/page/content/the-donation-process to learn more about the donation process and how you can truly save lives.