Bone Marrow Donor Registry | Help Save Wyatt's Life with a Simple Cheek Swab

In this heartfelt community segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Jaimie Ediss and her family to share Wyatt's journey with severe congenital neutropenia, a rare genetic disorder that prevents his body from producing enough infection-fighting neutrophils.

The conversation highlights how a simple cheek swab could help find Wyatt's life-saving bone marrow or stem cell donor while encouraging more people to join the National Marrow Donor Program registry and potentially save lives.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🩸 Wyatt's Rare Medical Journey

• Learn about severe congenital neutropenia and how it affects Wyatt's immune system

• Discover why Wyatt requires daily bone-stimulating injections

• Understand the challenges families face living with a rare blood disorder

❤️ Why a Bone Marrow Donor Is So Important

• A matching bone marrow or stem cell donor offers Wyatt the best chance for a cure

• Early transplantation can improve long-term outcomes

• Finding more registered donors helps patients across the country—not just Wyatt

🧬 How the Bone Marrow Donor Registry Works

• Register online and receive a free cheek swab kit by mail

• Complete a simple swab and return it to join the donor registry

• One registration could one day help save someone's life

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Become a Donor?

• National Marrow Donor Program accepts new donors ages 18–35

• DKMS accepts new donors ages 18–55 (where eligible)

• Registered donors remain in the system until they reach the program's age limit

🏥 Living with Severe Congenital Neutropenia

• Wyatt's family carefully manages exposure to bacteria and infection

• Daily precautions help protect his health while waiting for a donor

• Learn how rare disease impacts everyday family life

🌟 Supporting Children's Miracle Network

• Jaimie shares her journey as a Super Mom finalist

• Donations help support Children's Miracle Network programs

• Raising awareness helps families facing serious medical challenges

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