Robin recovered and is using her story to shed light on the struggle of many patients face who are in desperate need of bone marrow transplants.
Eyewitness News anchor Shirleen Allicot sat down with Robin to reflect on the last decade and hear her call to action.Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disease, but a cure exists.Ten years ago Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with bone marrow myelodysplastic syndrome after beating breast cancer.Robin recovered and is using her story to shed light on the struggle many patients face who are in desperate need of bone marrow transplants.
Eyewitness News anchor Shirleen Allicot sat down with Robin to reflect on the last decade and hear her call to action. "I am so grateful for everyone who helped me get to this 10 year mark. And I am grateful that my mama taught me make your messenger message and that I have been able to to find the meaning behind why this was placed in my path and hopefully be able to help others who may have along the same path," Robin said.About 70% of patients are still looking for their donor, and you could be the potential match to save someone's life.follow the link and begin the registration process.
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