Rebirthday

[MFBMT2011]

Thirteen years ago today a nurse walked into my hospital room at UCH London and hung up a bag of stem cells donated by Sarah Gardner ( a forty something mum of four) to replace my bone marrow that had been damaged by Myelofibrosis.

I still buddy and also tap up anyone who will listen to join the bone marrow/stem cell database to help others. Sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren etc, anyone can help. Proud of one of my nephews who was called upon to donate stem cells recently.

I know there are many of you here following the same path and I wish you all the best.

Chris (Princess Leia version with the lady stem cells)

[Heidi-W]

Congratulations on your BMT anniversary. Definitely seems like the force is with you from those Princess Leia stem cells x

[Cja1956]

Happy Rebirthday!

[Spanelmad]

May the force be with you!

[hunter5582]

Great news! Thank for your advocacy for life-saving treatment.

[saltmarsh]

Congratulations Princess Leia. Very happy for you

[Otterfield]

Many, many congratulations!

[JediReject]

Wishing you a Happy Re-Birthday ! Chris you were and remain an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many others especially those for whom you offer your services as a buddy. You're a shining example of living life to the full having been given a second chance by your donor Sarah and as this post demonstrates you are as ever an advocate for other good folk to step up and give others the chance that we have benefited from. How fitting that your nephew was called upon, I guess it's no small coincidence he was registered.

Keep up your good work.

Chris

[socrates_8]

And a Very Happy UnBirthday to you...

(Quoted from the Mad Hatter...)

Really well done Chris... Thanks for all your support over the years too...

Steve

(Sydney)

[ConniesDad]

Happy re-birthday Chris.

[Smdg]

congratulations on your rebirthday xx

[Ebot]

Happy Rebirthday! Yes, my teenage son signed up to the bone marrow register. He’s trying to encourage others to do it - and to become blood donors. Enjoy your day.

[Tortina]

Congratulations ! Wonderful to hear . It’s so good to hear a positive story like yours .

Tortina

[william-Indo]

Congratulation.Thank you for sharing

Cheers

[DiveGoddess]

Chris,, Happy ReBirthday! What an awesome way to celebrate a substantial event 😊 Cheers to many more!

[light]

Congratulation. Great mission. Keep up a good work. Wishing you well.

[Aldebaran25]

Thank you Chris, you are very inspiring! Happy rebirthday! ❤️

[KLCTJC]

Such great news!!!!

[Meatloaf9]

Congrats, very happy for you.

[Wyebird]

fab post.

[Blonde25]

congratulations and thanks to all those stem cell donors out there ❤️🤍

[SRH55]

Happr re-birthday, hope you had a good day. One advantage of having a SCT - we have 2 birthdays!

Best wishes, Shirley

[Bluetop]

Congratulations! What a great story to share.

[CanadaG]

Hi Chris, your story and your enthusiastic posts are inspirational. All the best.

G

[Bullace]

Happy rebirthday to you! And all the best for the future. Hilary

[Simon96]

A teenager again! Wow! Mischief awaits!

Thanks for all your encouragement and advocacy. Happy Re-birthday, Simon

[Hidden]

OH currently in hospital in France, awaiting next move in treatment for myelodysplasia. Bone marrow transplant is one option. Your post has given me hope. Delighted it all went well for you.

[Tipsy2023]

Lovely inspiring message Thank you

[PhysAssist]

Hi Princess Chris/Leia ,

Seriously, huge congratulations for your Re-Birthday!

One of the things I'm the most sad about with my PV diagnosis is the loss of ability to be a donor- of blood, stem cells, whatever.

Good on you for encouraging others, to sign up and especially to your nephew for donating!

Best always,

PA

[LFCLove]

Hi Chris, have only seen this today whilst getting ready for my own Allogenic Stem cell Transplant @Addenbrookes next week.

It helps so much in reading your story which mirrors mine a lot.

All my sons, daughter and their partners have all registered so am a proud dad.

I wish you continued good health and work to buddy up.

A great cause.

Let’s continue to fight this.

All my best wishes

G

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[MFBMT2011 in reply to LFCLove]

Nice to hear from you. Glad you are progressing your SCT. I am now 13 years out and holding! 😀 My friend Celia Bass had her successful transplant at Addenbrookes; it is a great hospital.

Let me know if I can help with anything. Currently in Uzbekistan but return fairly soon. Best wishes as you move forward.

Regards

Chris