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Mackhopp · 01-26-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

Thank you for doing that, you never know who you might help!

How do you go about volunteering for that?

Steph

In the US, I believe it's the National Marrow Donor Program. In Canada, it's through the Canadian Blood Services. While I can't attest to the US requirements to become a bone marrow donor, I believe it's similar to what we undergo here in Canada - a simple information session and blood donation in order for them to type your blood. After that you're in the registry and wait for a match to come up.

Platelets/apheresis - in Canada, again it's the Cdn. Blood Services. In the US I believe it's the Red Cross. It's a bit of a time commitment - up to 2 hours for a donation (which you can do every 2 weeks or so). It's really tough too, sitting in a very comfy chair with a heated blanket reading a book/watching TV or a movie, nice and peaceful...

They use platelets to help those who are suffering from various cancers or blood disorders, etc...

So get out there folks! If you don't know your blood type, maybe it's time to find out - you may have a rare type that can really help out! When I found out I was O neg, I felt the need to lend a hand to someone who needed it.

As Martha would say, it's a good thing.

**Stefrobrts** · 01-28-2009, 12:28 PM

Wise advice from the last two posters!

Here's a bit of an update from Tony and Linda:

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Hi Stephanie,
Just talked again to Darol at OHSU - he's looking forward to a daytime visit to Area 33. The transplant is going OK. He's on the rebuilding track and will be at OHSU for at least a few more weeks.

Good news!

Mel · 01-28-2009, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the update Stephanie. So glad to hear things are going okay!

**Stefrobrts** · 02-19-2009, 08:50 PM

I got a call from Darol tonight! He has been in the hospital since the bone marrow transplant in January. He said he has been really wiped out the whole time. Tomorrow they are finally moving him out of the hospital, but not to home - to a rehab center, because he fell and broke his leg while in the hospital! What luck! So he's expecting to spend a week there building his muscles back up, then back home to his trailer, finally.

**Janet H** · 02-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Wow - bad news about the leg, but good news about the move to new digs. Heal up quick Darol - you have 3 months before your attendance is expected at area 33

CaddyGrn · 02-20-2009, 12:02 AM

Wow ~ sorry to hear about your leg! I am sure it has something to do with those icky socks they give you to wear and the green jello....

Our good thoughts are with you Darol, we want to see you in the Retro Pod at Area 33!

Claudia

**Stefrobrts** · 03-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Here's the latest on Darol. I just heard from Butch and Beth

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I spoke with Darol today.He is going home in the AM from the therapy unit.Very weak and lost much weight,but blood is improving,so there is good hope.Will go to visit him again in a couple days. See ya' soon,Butch and Beth

So if anyone wants to send him a letter to cheer him along, he'll be back at his home address (at the beginning of the thread).

CaddyGrn · 03-16-2009, 08:06 PM

Steph,

Glad Darol is finally heading home... home he is strong enough to deal with it. If you see him, tell him I will be more than glad to give him a few pounds!

Tell Butch and Beth thanks for sending the news!

Thanks!
Claudia

Gerr · 03-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Steph: Susan and Gerry send their best wishes to Darol. We think of him often. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Glad to hear he is moving home. I hope we will get the chance to see him at an upcoming rally.

**Janet H** · 05-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Anyone heard from Darol? Hoping he can make it to area 33 this year.... The aliens are calling......

Lochsa · 05-07-2009, 08:06 AM

Not that you would necessarily remember, but Andree & I met you a couple years back at the Beverly Beach Rally---hope you have a speedy and thorough recovery.

We'll see you down the road......!!!

All the best,

Bob & Andree (Lochsa)

Lauerman · 05-07-2009, 09:21 AM

Darol has been a great help to me several times. He treated me like a good friend and I have never even met him. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers!

**Stefrobrts** · 05-07-2009, 10:20 AM

Just got this update from Butch & Beth:

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Yes Steph,I talk to him once or twice a week.He is making very slow progress,but it is progress.Still having to live in his parents house until he can kick the walker.Breaking that leg in the middle of it all was a set back he didn't need.He is hopeful that he can move back out into his trailer in a couple weeks,It's just out behind their house.His blood count is looking better.

maxandgeorgia · 05-07-2009, 10:27 AM

Good news for all who follow this thread and wish Darrol the fullest recovery. Of course he wants to get back out into his Airstream! ...don't we all?

His reason is special, though, and we hope he can be there soon. We know he will continue the good fight for health. All our best wishes...~G

**Stefrobrts** · 05-07-2009, 03:06 PM

I just gave Darol a call. He says he's feeling much better, except still waiting for that broken leg to heal up. He says he gets tired sometimes, but he feels pretty good. He sounded really good, pretty much like his old self. He says a recent blood test came back with no sign of leukemia, so that's really good news! He says he's not up to Trout Lake this year, but he wanted to send his hello along to all his friends on the forums

Mark Wiltrakis · 05-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Excellent! Thanks for the update, Steph -
Mark

safari57 · 05-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Thank you for your update Stephanie. Darol is often in my thoughts. I owe him another note so guess it is time to put pen to paper and get him up to date on my boring little piece of earth

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Take care,

Barry

CaddyGrn · 05-07-2009, 11:03 PM

Steph,

Thanks so much for posting the great news!

So very glad to hear Darol is improving! We will miss him at Area 33.... but the news made our day! Way to go Darol!

**Stefrobrts** · 05-08-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by safari57

Thank you for your update Stephanie. Darol is often in my thoughts. I owe him another note so guess it is time to put pen to paper and get him up to date on my boring little piece of earth

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Take care,

Barry

Good idea Barry. He's stuck at home waiting for that leg to heal up, I'm sure he'd love to hear from you (or anyone who'd like to send him a hello).

**Stefrobrts** · 09-05-2009, 02:56 PM

I just got off the phone with Darol. He's still housebound while the doctors use him as a pincushion. Apparently he's going through another round of chemo. He says it's pretty dull sitting around, if you know Darol, he's one of those guys who never sat still before this happened! He doesn't even have internet access! I wish I'd had more to tell him about but we hadn't been camping this summer either since Trout Lake. He did get the big card everyone signed at TL and sent back with his nurse who came to visit at the rally.

So if anyone would like to send him a card or a note, I'm sure it would brighten his day.

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Darol Ingalls
1171 N. Maple St.,
Canby OR 97013