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FROM: Susan Brecker
> SUBJECT: Michael Brecker needs your help.
>
>
> Dear Family and Friends,
>
> My husband, Michael Brecker, has been diagnosed with MDS
> (myelodysplastic syndrome), and its critical that he undergoes a stem
> cell transplant. The initial search for a donor (including Michael's
> siblings and children) has not yet resulted in a suitable match.
> Michael's doctors have told us that we need to immediately explore ALL
> possible options. This involves getting as many people of a similar
> genetic background to be tested.
>
> There are some important points to understand concerning this process:
>
> 1. The screening involves a blood test only. It can be done very
> quickly either at a marrow donation center or at a LOCAL LAB. The cost
> is anywhere from $40 to $75 and your insurance may cover it. (In NYC,
> you can call Frazier, at the NY Blood Bank, at 212-570-3441, and make
> an appointment for HLA typing. It costs $40.00.) Check with your
> local blood bank, or go to http://www.marrow.org to find the donor
> center nearest you.
>
> 2. Your blood typing information can be posted on the international
> registry, if you choose, where it would also be available to others in
> need of a transplant. BEING ON THE REGISTRY DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO
> DONATE, it just means that you may be ASKED to do so. You can take your
> name off the registry at any time.
>
> 3. Should you be selected as a potential donor for Michael, please
> understand that there have been tremendous advances in bone marrow
> transplants and the term itself can be misleading. Bone marrow
> donation is no more invasive than giving blood. Stem cells are simply
> harvested from your blood and then transplanted to Michael.
>
> 4. A match for Michael would be most likely to come from those of
> Eastern
> European Jewish descent. If you or anyone you know are in this category
> please make a special effort to immediately get tested. Ultimately, you
> would be doing something not just for Michael, but for so many more who
> are in a similar situation as my husband.
>
> 5. You are now part of our internet-based drive for donor testing. If
> everyone who receives this can motivate a bunch of their friends to get
> tested, and those friends then forward this email to get their friends
> to get tested, we will have rapidly expanded the pool of potential
> donors. I urge all of you to get tested AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
>
> Any local blood center/Red Cross center can assist in organizing a
> drive for Michael, although it would be desirable if you can get a
> large group, e.g. a synagogue, to sponsor it. Should you have any
> questions about this, please don't hesitate to get in touch with
> Michael's management office at 212.302.9200 or info@michaelbrecker.com.
>
> Thank you so much for your love and support.
>
> We are so grateful.
>
>
> Susan xo