Dad's chance donation saves man's life after he was given 3% survival odds
A dad who donated blood stem cells on a whim was overjoyed to find out he had saved a stranger’s life.
Unfortunately, Alex was not a match for Peter. But less than six months later, he matched with Patrick, who'd suffered fatigue, frequent nosebleeds and bloodshot eyes before his cancer diagnosis. "It was just really great to meet him. I had to pinch myself because how many people have that opportunity? I survived and actually got to meet the person who helped me do that.
"It hasn't dawned on me quite what I've done. It just seemed at the time a simple thing to do, an act that would help someone somewhere. It is difficult to gauge the impact I suppose but ultimately it can have such a massive impact on someone's life." DKMS, an international non-profit bone marrow donor centre, hosted a gala which Alex and Patrick attended in May. Alex has been working with the charity since his donation. Alex said: "I feel in debt to DKMS, as they gave me a chance to save a life. Although they are a charity, they covered all costs. I don’t think people realise how much money the whole process is worth with all those medical check-ups, travelling expenditures and so on. It shows how much they care for a human life.
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