Thursday, 19 August 2010
An ABM worker who donated bone marrow to a young Bratislava man he has never met is overjoyed to discover the transplant has been a success.
During February, Princess of Wales Hospital staff member, Gavin donated his bone marrow to help the man, who was suffering from leukaemia.
This week Gavin, a theatre support worker, went back to the Welsh Blood Unit for his six month check-up.
He was told that his stem cell donation has been huge success for the recipient. The young man is very grateful and had made a full recovery.
Gavin, who lives in Kenfig Hill, said: “This is excellent news, I am relieved and happy that this young man has had a second chance in life and extremely proud of what I have done and so are my family.
“I would encourage anyone to do the same; like I said before Welsh blood is the most sought-after blood in the world.
“Welsh blood is the best and as they say, every little helps”.
Gavin has fully recovered from the bone marrow donation procedure.
Catch up with Gavin’s story, see previous Media Release:
Also, YouTube video links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6reYvwaMUjE
Find out more by visiting: - www.welsh-blood.org.uk