Comments on: Do Something Good Today!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:34:50 +0000

I actually have a rare bone marrow disorder which leads to various bone marrow cancers, so I cannot donate anything more than money. So I do that (the money thing, what little I can) but I’ve also got a national charity development in the works for my disorder, which will fund research into bone marrow disorders and diseases.

I’m so sorry to learn you’re not blogging just now and more sorry to learn about RC. What RC is dealing with angers me on his behalf. Being in my 40’s and mostly too sick for anything, I would gladly go in his place if I could. 35 is way too young.

My thoughts are with both you and RC. I’m so sorry this has happened to him.

RT, glad you’re taking care of yourself. Looking forward to your return.

By: sassy

sassy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:03:18 +0000

Toujoursdan - I just came across this post . . . Liberals to discuss un-banning gay organ donors

By: redtory

redtory — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:57:29 +0000

MD — Interesting point. Maybe there’s a reason why “ethnic donors” are underrepresented in which case that’s something that needs to be respected and taken into account. But again, they can contribute in other ways to what seems to be a very worthwhile cause.

By: MD

MD — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:34:53 +0000

Red Tory: Thank you for this important post. One thing I learned when RC had his first bout of cancer is that there is a severe shortage of ethnic donors, particularly East Indians. I was a donor for a few years back and it was not at all an onerous process. Unlike solid organ donation, it is often very little trouble for the donor and provides a chance to make a big difference. I would especially encourage people from ethnic communities to sign up.

By: redtory

redtory — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:46:18 +0000

Dan — That’s unfortunate, but there are still other ways in which to contribute, so consider that perhaps.

By: Bowler

Bowler — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:29:59 +0000

Done. Thanks for doing this, Red.

By: toujoursdan

toujoursdan — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:21:34 +0000

Gay men, even those of us who are HIV negative, can’t donate, either.

By: CWTF

CWTF — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:36:19 +0000

>> These lists should be switched to an opt-out system when you turn 18.<<
Please don’t open up that can of worms…

By: Gordon S

Gordon S — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:12:54 +0000

Yeah, been on this for a while.

It’s surprising how many people aren’t on donor lists of all sorts.

These lists should be switched to an opt-out system when you turn 18.

By: redtory

redtory — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:57:35 +0000

I used to work with a guy that elected to call himself Sherman to my Peabody (and that’s the way we addressed ourselves in inter-company e-mails… go figure), so I have a somewhat special affinity for the ol’ WayBack Machine®…