Josh Biyoyouwei suffered a stroke when he was barely 2 years old. The cause: sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder. Now 7 and wheelchair-bound, Josh faces a high probability that another stroke will strike—unless he receives a bone marrow transplant.For patients battling more than 70 diseases, including sickle cell anemia and blood cancers like […]
Melanie Scott’s need for a bone marrow transplant inspired the donor drive. She is seen with parents Christine and Leonard Scott. / Photo courtesy of Leonard Scott The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World is using its Indianapolis convention this week to seek possible bone marrow donors to help African-Americans diagnosed with leukemia and other […]
Sharaiah Watson says she always wanted to register to be a bone marrow donor. As a nursing student, she saw dozens of patients who shared an urgent need. She realizes it could be a life or death situation. “My heart went out to them,” she said. “I would love to be of help to someone […]
A national bone marrow donation registry says the rate of new registrants has more than doubled since ABC News’ Robin Roberts said that she’ll need a transplant. The “Good Morning America” anchor is being treated for MDS, a blood and bone marrow disease. She will require a transplant this fall. Roberts stopped by a […]
