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Mom can No Longer Donate Marrow to Son; She has Breast Cancer

Mary Sczesny's 16 year old son, David, always wanted to help save a life. One day he went to a local blood drive at his High School to donate blood, so someone else could have a second chance at life. It was at that time, that David found out that he, himself, needed a life-saver. He was diagnosed with a type of bone marrow cancer and needs a bone marrow transplant. The news that your child is fighting a life-threatening blood disease is hard enough to deal with. Mary, desperate to find a donor match for her son, did what any mother would do, and tried to save her own son's life, after finding out that there were no suitable matches for her son. But, when you find out that you have breast cancer and can longer be your son's life-saver, it is even more difficult to handle. Read more about Mary's struggles and her plea for people to register as potential life-saving donors. Despite the news that David needs a bone marrow transplant and Mary has breast cancer, the Sczesny family continues to remain strong, positive and united. This Sczesny family's story is heartbreaking, but YOU can help turn their heartache into hope by registering as a bone marrow donor. It's a simple process. If you are interested in registering, understand your commitment and check if you are eligible to register. This holiday season, you can give someone the greatest gift of all..LIFE. If you have any questions, please contact us.