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Feature | Oct. 2, 2024

Marrow Donor Saved Her

By Jorge Gomez

A leukemia survivor shares her incredible journey from an unexpected diagnosis to receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant. She recounts how a 21-year-old international donor, a complete stranger, gave her the ultimate gift: a second chance at life.
Her story highlights the profound impact that one person can make by choosing to become a marrow donor. As she reflects on the love and support from her family and friends, she urges viewers to consider the life-changing difference they can make for someone battling a deadly illness.
Music title "What We Don't Say" by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.
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