Community Chat

[Still Raining]

Several years ago many of us in the accounting department of a large research hospital with an associated children's hospital in the Bay Area went to register one lunchtime and we found that white, northern European women with common blood groups are a dime a dozen.

However, anyone with any type of more interesting genetic background is sought after. One of our group was descended from Spanish Jews and she was a match for someone.

So if you have a more rare blood group or heritage, please call. The initial screening is not hard to do.

[Sushismom]

I'm of mixed heritage but, unfortunately, my current state of health doesn't allow me to be a donor any longer.

Congratulations, scottie, on your daughter! That's great.

[scotttie]

Thanks everyone.

Still Raining, even though there are many more white European donors in the network it is still not that easy to find a match. The boy Marp posted about is an example.

In addition, if anyone knows someone who is pregnant and would be interested in donating placenta and cord blood there are systems in place for that as well.

[WaJa61]

Good info, Scottie and Marp. I will pass it along, thanks!

[croemer]

On 11/4/2014 scotttie said:

Thanks everyone.

Still Raining, even though there are many more white European donors in the network it is still not that easy to find a match. The boy Marp posted about is an example.

In addition, if anyone knows someone who is pregnant and would be interested in donating placenta and cord blood there are systems in place for that as well.

Interesting.

[Lotus]

I've been on the donor list since 1993.....I wish they'd call me.

[scotttie]

On 11/4/2014 Lotus~ said:

I've been on the donor list since 1993.....I wish they'd call me.

Good for you Lotus. Someday maybe....

[scotttie]

On 11/4/2014 WaJa61 said:

Good info, Scottie and Marp. I will pass it along, thanks!

Thank you WaJa61!

[scotttie]

Thanks to all who are posting. I don't mean to miss anyone's comments. I am grateful for all who are writing.

SUSHIMOM, still raining, Noel, etc. Everyone.