Saving Lives. Tony's Story.

4 years ago, a little boy's life was saved.  He was the recipient of a bone marrow transplant from Eric Laub, whom he had never met...until yesterday. 

Read about Tony's story here:
http://www.bloodsource.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/120104BierwirthLaubMeeting/tabid/527/default.aspx

Tony and his family are friends of ours and after hearing details about the bone marrow transplant, I wanted to register.  It just so happened that the Blood Source was holding a blood drive right next door to my office.  So, I went on over and donated blood and signed up for the bone marrow registry.  It was easy, painless and I am told that my blood would save 2-3 lives.  Knowing this, I wanted to see how often a person can donate and was told every 8 weeks.  Well, add that to my list of things to do this year. 

If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to donate blood.  AND if you would like an opportunity to save the life of someone like Tony, please sign up for the bone marrow registry, too.  Tony said to tell my friend's that donate "Thank You".  :)