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Old Sat Aug 13, 2011, 02:50 PM
evansmom evansmom is offline
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About to meet my son Evan's bone marrow donor!

Hi friends,

Just wanted to drop a quick line to let you know we've travelled from Ontario, Canada down to Tennessee to meet the man that saved my son's life with his bone marrow donation back in June of 2008.

I am so excited and nervous too...we should be wrapping our arms around him in about 30 minutes!
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Old Sat Aug 13, 2011, 04:18 PM
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Nicole, what a wonderful gift Bryan has given Evan. I am so glad you are getting to meet Bryan and thank him personally. God bless all of you. Such a beautiful story.
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Old Sat Aug 13, 2011, 08:31 PM
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Nicole and family,

We're excited for you and hope to hear a full report!
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Old Sat Aug 13, 2011, 10:59 PM
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What a wonderful, unique experience for all! Enjoy every moment!
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Cheri Age 54; dx Oct 2009 AML, induction chemo only;dx MDS July 2010,- PRBC transfusion dependent; Results BMB 8/4/11--- 6-8% blasts; Danazol 100 mg 3xday; quit Exjade/ GI distress; platelets holding 40's; Fluctuation in blasts in blood--Neupogen 3-4xweek; off Revlimid again! Procrit weekly
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Old Sun Aug 14, 2011, 02:29 AM
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Oh wow Nicole!!! I hope it was amazing!!! You are such a wealth of knowledge and so kind and supportive. I just wish you and Evan all the best in your meeting of Evan's donor. I was thinking of you guys and can't wait to hear about it. Laura
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Old Sun Aug 14, 2011, 05:15 AM
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That's exciting, Nicole! Please tell us how it goes. I hope he knows what an amazing thing he did and how much it must mean to you!
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