Just joined Extra Friends. Where do i go to see if I am a match for Kristie? I live in fort worth, texas and I am a very very healthy 48 year old woman. Please let me know .. this is TERRIBLE!
i await your response… kathy massa formerly of NJ wooho!

Thank you, Extra, for helping Krissy get the word out on the importance of being a donor. The piece was very well done.

:( I SO wanted to help you, or someone!! I feel so bad that I cannot, however, due to my ITP. grr…my husband’s littlest cousin, who is 5, also has recently been diagnosed with this. She has horrible bruises all over her body and must receive blood transfusions. We are also trying to find a donor for her. Good luck in your search, Krissy.

My mother in law is suffering from the same disorder. Because of her age and not have a sibling she could not have a bone marrow transplant. She is getting the injection of a drug called vidaza which seems to be working, she has not had to have a blood transfusion in a month and her hemoglobin count is going up.

Hi EVERYONE!!!
Thank you SOOO much for the overwhelming response! I can’t tell you how much hope you give me and other patients like me.

If you are having trouble finding a kit, please try this:

www.bethematch.org
promo code: marrow2009 (this will get you a kit for free until 6/22!!) :)

Again, thank you everyone and thank you to Extra TV for the awesome support!
-krissy

i really wanted to help,,but i can’t pay the 100.00,i am so sorry,,my god bless you,i will pray everyday and night for you,,

Krissy I saw you on Extra last night! I’m going to blog your appearance and post a link to this page so that others can watch your segment and will take action joining the Registry and will help to spread the word. You did a great job! Thanks to Mario and Extra for featuring your need and the link to “Be The Match” on their show and site. It is very much appreciated!

Hi Krissy.I’m sorry I counld’nt be a donor. I have Asthma. I wish you all the luck in the world. I will be praying for you.God Bless.

I want to sign up for the kit too, I can’t find it on here either

dear krissy, karim and i are ordering our kits right now. you are brave and inspirational. keep the faith, we will pray and hope for the best for you.

anita- Los Angeles

I saw your story on Extra and ordered the kit. I hope that I can help…

P.S. Please remember to remind people that the kits are free until June 22nd!

Dear Krissy, THANK YOU so much for bringing such an important issue to light. My son has acute leukemia and, like you, has no match among the millions of donors. (Ironically, he works for Warner Bros. which Extra is part of.) I will keep you in my sustained prayers & positive thoughts for a solid bone marrow match. Keep the faith. Miracles do happen! KD

Just got registered! Hope you find a match soon!

Just signed up, hope I am a match for someone!

hi krissy. first i want to say i will keep u in my prayers. I can’t even begin to imagine what u must be going thru, but just know i will definately keep u and ur family in my prayers. I am a thick girl but very healthy i work out everyday, however, i just tried to register to have the swab sent to me and during the screening they failed me cuz my bmi is too high! i am sorry i wasnt a candidate, but i will continue to get in shape and try back as soon as i am in limits! Take care and God bless you!

I just signed up for a kit too

dear krissy , i want to wish you all the best of luck with everything , i want so dearly to be tested with the kit , yet unfortunately i am only 16years old. you story touched me in ways i didnt know possible , i thank you , and will register when i turn 18 . all the best

I signed up!!! Hope I save someone

My husband and I were watching Extra and saw Krissy’s story. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We immediately said that we HAVE to do this. If we can help in anyway, especially saving someone’s life…there is no other option in our book. Just registered and should get my kit in a week…hope you find a match Krissy :)