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Originally posted by PaulaKevin:
Dear strobelvets,

Here is some more information on getting tested for Hannah Rumping. You apparently get a kit or get tested and can receive papers to forward to Tom and MeiLing to see if you're a match. Here's the latest post from MeiLing on Cincinnati Children's Hospital Carepages with information about getting tested.

"March 02, 2007 at 04:31 PM EST
PRAISE GOD, HANNAH’S OUT OF THE ICU!
MORE INFORMATION ON DONORS

Last night the doctor’s decided that Hannah was well enough to move back to the Hematology/Oncology floor and that they would continue to monitor her slight fever and getting her back to solid foods, etc.

So far, she has remained somewhat sleepy/lethargic and has, at times, run a low-grade fever. She also has complained about stomach pain, therefore, they are giving her some pain medication (morphine) and are going to send her for another CT scan. She already had her chest x-rayed today. In addition, they are continually sending samples of her blood, urine, and stools for testing. In short, they are watching her VERY closely, which makes us very happy.

Thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in either getting tested, or for getting the word out, regarding our need for a bone marrow donor. We now have more clear information on how to get tested… First, to see about getting tested and registered for the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, you should call 800-Marrow2 (800-627-7692) to find out where to go in your area and how to get an appointment or kit. Samples for testing are either taken with a finger stick blood sample, or swab of cheek cells.

Once again, there should not be a charge if you classify yourself as a minority. We may also host a local drive, and Tom’s work may also have a drive, specifically for Hannah, but we have not confirmed any of that at this time. If you do get registered on your own, please ask them to provide you a copy of your “HLA Typing” (results) and forward a copy to us to help speed up the search process. If you do not have our address, email me and I’ll forward it to you (mlrumping@cinci.rr.com). For more information on bone marrow testing, donation, and transplant, visit www.marrow.org. You must be over 18 to be tested and registered.

Please continue to pray for Hannah’s healing and recovery. Please also pray that a suitable donor is found for her bone marrow transplant and that our new baby will also be a match for Hannah. We are going to test our expectant baby via amniocentesis on Monday to see if he/she may be a match – it will take 3-4 weeks for us to get the results. So also pray for our new baby’s health and for me (Mei Ling) that the procedure Monday goes well.

God’s blessings to you all,
Mei Ling, Tom & Family"

Strobelvets, we cannot thank you enough.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by IzzyBizzy:
I will call 0800 Monday and have it done post haste. I am not of any Asian decent, but I have matched to one other person of mixed Asian/American mix. No guarantees, but I can at least have the info sent.

Gotta tell ya though, I am a BIG COWARD with those procedures. I've done it 5 times now and I still HATE those big "cork screws".

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Originally posted by HONOLULU58:
Can you list what would make one ineligible to donate bone marrow, might save some people time. Reason I ask is I recently found that some of the guidelines for giving blood have changed in the last 2 years.

Your family are in my prayers.

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Originally posted by Arielski:
I tried to sign up as a bome marrow donor a few years ago, but was told they aren't interested in people of exclusively Northern European ancestry. I wonder if this has changed?

So, I just sent a financial donation to help fund their work instead. Not much, but every bit helps.

I'll keep Hannah and her family in my prayers.