God had given us all a chance to make a difference in someone's life. This is just one way of many. I felt that this was a calling from God. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. But you know, I still don't like needles.
Marrow transplants require matching certain tissue traits of the donor and patient.
Because these traits are inherited, an African American donor such as Steve, will most likely match another African American. Although it is possible for an African American volunteer donor to match a patient from any racial or ethnic group, the most likely match is an African American. Steve and Tonya are African American. More volunteer donors are needed, especially minorities, so others can have a second chance at life. All Rights Reserved.