Comments on: Galvanized

By: campmuir

campmuir — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:15:31 +0000

arre ram! why do we have to dissect this into these mind boggling hypotheses, statements about our peoples and their motivations, etc? cannot one topic on this blog be appreciated for what it is - simply good news with a hope for success?

i'm really happy for vinay and wish him health, peace and success.

By: Shalu

Shalu — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:50:42 +0000

I’m thrilled at this good news and hope for the best!

As many have already mentioned, the search has not stopped for many out there who are still awaiting a match including my friend Sameer at http://www.helpsameer.org

By: Chaitan

Chaitan — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:40:22 +0000

That is awesome news! GO Vinay!

By: tash

tash — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:32:51 +0000

Wow.

Truly one of the most amazing, heartbeat-stopping, choke-back-tears posts I’ve read on here.

It’s a small step on a big journey, but what a step!

Shot guys

By: SFchica

SFchica — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:46:58 +0000

i as well have been moved to tears…this is absolutely amazing news. good luck—you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

By: Salil Maniktahla

Salil Maniktahla — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:28:59 +0000

I just got my cheek swabbed again, but I asked that if I not be a match for Saira, because she left SM and will not comment here anymore, and that made me so angry I decided to hoard my marrow cells for my own self and people I consider deserving.

So if you criticize me, and you need my marrow, well, it's your own goddamn fault.

On a totally unrelated note, do Anna-nistas get to wear cool uniforms and berets and carry guns? And if so, can you register for both marrow-typing and Anna's rebellion at the same time?

By: Ravi the Lurker

Ravi the Lurker — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:26:25 +0000

Such great news, thanks for following up.

By: chicagodesidiva

chicagodesidiva — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:31:00 +0000

My gora BF just talked it over – he’ll get himself tested and ALSO we’re both giving blood – come on y’all who dragged your heels – let’s make it less difficult for our brothers and sisters – http://www.marrow.org

By: chicagodesidiva

chicagodesidiva — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:14:13 +0000

I suck.

Why?

I kept saying I would get myself tested, and kept putting it off, even though my father's younger brother died of leukemia in 1990 and left behind 2 very young children. Papa would be so upset if he knew I never went and had the test.

Onkar Uncle didn't get a match, but Vinay might. I pray to Waheguru he does. And if I truly lived out the meaning of seva, I would already have my marrow type registered.

I am in Boston visiting my (gora) boyfriend's parents, but when I get home - for real - I will get myself registered at LifeSource in Skokie.

I hope the rest of you who (possibly) sat on your asses do the same in your local area.

Much love.

By: tara

tara — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:09:32 +0000

Bone marrow transplantation is a very difficult road to travel; and finding a match ,the essential step for sure, is but the first step on that road. Continued support and education is necessary, continued involvement of the south asian community is essential. it is a fact that Caucasians faced with these life threatening hematologic malignancies stand a much better chance of cure than Hispanics, asians, african americans —for there all all too few minorities who sign up to be donors. so yes, lets continue the education and the drives. Putting a human face on these situations spurs people on to try to help do good — so, as you coninue to support vinay and sameer , think of these other faces too —-

http://www.asianmarrow.org/facesofhope