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Paying it forward- BE the Match.

By Tammy Lankford,

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

December 12, 2010 05:42 AM

Not wearing my glasses when checking my email... NOT a good idea.

I nearly deleted an important email this morning thinking it was spam.

The subject line read: You are now a member of the Be The Match Registry

Well the first thing that popped into my head was that I didn't register for any stupid dating site. I'm head over heals in love with my husband.

But upon further investigation.... it's from the service where I've signed up to be a bone marrow doner. I wrote about this a few weeks ago and many of you said it was NOT something you could do.

So I thought I'd give you an alternative to donating your marrow and a chance to still save a life....

You certainly can do these two things...

Spread the word about how easy and important it is to join the Be The Match Registry: http://registry.marrow.org/site/Ecard?ecard_id=1041
Make a financial gift - Your gift helps grow the registry, provide patient assistance and advance medical discovery to help patients live longer, healthier lives: http://marrow.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/Donation_home.

You can post to your own blog to spread the word. Or cut and past the site info and email it to your SOI.

You can make a fincial gift, that could also potentially save a life.

I haven't donated blood in a while. I need to pay more attention to when the next drive comes to town. But I am a proud owner of my 8 gallon pin from the Red Cross and the other day I saw on the Macon News where a central Georgia woman and flown some where in the New England area to donate marrow. She was so excited she got to save a life. Maybe I'll have that chance too.

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

what a great Holiday post. I think this time of year when giving is king...yet folks do not have quite as much to give...this is a way to give way beyond dollars.

Dec 12, 2010 05:43 AM

David Burrows

Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA

No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

I agree with the previous post! This is the giving that outgives everything. I have a friend who just donated a kidney to his friend! He saved his friends life! They are all celebrating Christmas together this year! - David

Dec 12, 2010 05:46 AM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I thought your original post was great and I think it's a good thing to remind people about registering for being a bone marrow donor. You never know who missed the first post.

Dec 12, 2010 05:49 AM

Mark Hall

Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA

Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

Wow! Good for you. That is a huge commitment that could really save someone's life. Best of luck and keep us in the loop.

Dec 12, 2010 05:49 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

My brother is a stage 4 Lymphoma survivor...had a bone marrow in 2005...they CAN'T live without you! Kudo's indeed to you.

Cindy in INdy

Dec 12, 2010 05:55 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jeffrey- I can't take all the credit... I was inspired by Elizabeth Weintraub, who blogged about her own commitment to donate and getting an email from them. I thought it was a wonderful gesture and I'm certainly willing to save a life.

David- I have a dear friend who just has one kidney, for a while she wasn't sure if that one would make it. I would have given her one of mine had I been a match if she needed it. I'll say a prayer for your friend and his friend that they have a very blessed Christmas.

Liz- And I really before todays email was unaware of the monetary donation aspect for people who for some reason can not or are not willing to donate marrow.

Mark- My daughter couldn't believe it because I'm such a chicken when it comes to needles. But for the right reason, I'll just suck it up.

Cindy- That's awesome, I hope he's doing well. And it's so good he had a donor when he needed it.

Dec 12, 2010 06:15 AM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Tammy, I don't know if I could Be The Match since I have MS, but I can certainly spread the word, as you requested. Keep up the good work. It's so very important, as you know.

Dec 12, 2010 06:29 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Chris- I realize for a multitude of reasons people can't donate. My husband can't donate blood because of the years and the countries he served in while in the Army. We all have to help in the way that we can.

Dec 12, 2010 06:37 AM

Michelle Francis

Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA

Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Tammy,

How cute! I need my glasses to read everything practically.

It was delightful meeting you and the LOVELY Abigail at Atlanta RainCamp last week.

All the best for a fabulous holiday, Michelle

Dec 12, 2010 07:54 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Tammy, Oh I'm glad you didn't delete it. Funny that you thought it was a dating site at first! LOL Congrats to you for being a bone marrow donor Tammy. I'll read your first post for more info. :-)

Dec 12, 2010 09:12 AM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Tammy, that is really funny! I never delete emails I read on my Blackberry for that very reason, who can see, even with my glasses on!

Having said that.... I do respect you for what you are doing. Blood, bone marrow, very very good.

Dec 12, 2010 11:32 AM

Marie Westerman

Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA

New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

I am so glad you didn't hit delete. Thanks for the other links Tammy!

Dec 12, 2010 12:58 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Tammy

Tammy, that there sure is a mighty fine way to pay it back, by helping other folks. That's for sure! Plus you sure did a mighty nice thing, by adding those links for other folks that might not be able to be an actual doner, but can still help.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Dec 12, 2010 01:35 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Thanks for the reminder and the suggestions as to how we can help if we cannot register to donate................wonderful cause Tammy.

Dec 12, 2010 01:55 PM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Congratulations on taking on such a great commitment. We all need to be aware of how much LIFE means to those who might lose it. Thanks, Tammy!

Dec 14, 2010 01:42 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Michelle- I enjoyed meeting you too and I can see much without my glasses either.

Mary- Right now I am just registered... Eventually I hope to be able to say I was a donor

Hi Marie- was fantastic getting to meet you too. And welcome for the links.

Dale- thanks and you have yourself a Merry Christmas too.

Roger- my daughter (who knows I'm a needle chicken) can't believe I registered, but I just have a feeling about it. I do realize though some folks can't do that, so I found other ways.

Ron- I've been a registered organ donor for years. I just never really thought about it until I read a post by Elizabeth.

Dec 14, 2010 06:36 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Good suggestions to help others in need, Tammy.

As I was reading this I was listening to a request from the Salvation Army for household & clothing donations. A few weeks ago my daughter & her husband filled their SUV gentlely used toys to donate after cleaning the kids rooms, etc.

We have so much and we need to remember those who don't. Thanks for the reminder.

Dec 15, 2010 01:25 AM