Cancer Survivor Meets Life-Saving Donor on 'GMA': BeTheMatch.Org Finds a Match

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2012
  • Stranger's gift gave her a new lease on life.

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  • @preciselyme4775
    @preciselyme4775 6 років тому +79

    so emotional. he's so handsome too

    • @davisholman8149
      @davisholman8149 2 місяці тому

      This truly shows how we are brothers & sisters made by the same God Almighty. If those two have the exact same blood makeup - we are ALL related, People.✌🏾😎❤

  • @LucyWucy26
    @LucyWucy26 6 років тому +208

    I just got my acceptance letter to be a bone marrow donor and I am so excited.

    • @NeangMey
      @NeangMey 4 роки тому

      Tutuye Zenebe Go on bethematch.com. You can register there and they will send you a package. You just send in your swab test and that’s pretty much it. If they find someone you match, they will contact you. I’m registered on there as well.

    • @julial3758
      @julial3758 4 роки тому +4

      I'm proud of you

    • @linedanzer4302
      @linedanzer4302 4 роки тому +1

      Bailey Archer YOU ROCK!!!!

    • @kayla.kenndy6502
      @kayla.kenndy6502 3 роки тому +1

      I’m late but how did it go?

    • @LucyWucy26
      @LucyWucy26 3 роки тому +1

      @@kayla.kenndy6502 I havent donated yet but I'm accepted on the registry.. so if anyone ends up matching me one day, I could save their lives. Until then I'm just waiting.

  • @NYAZWoman
    @NYAZWoman 6 років тому +180

    Cancer shows no color. We're all affected. Lets band together and save lives because in the end, that's all that really matters.

    • @BigSplenda1885
      @BigSplenda1885 10 місяців тому +1

      Why would you even mention race?? That's part of the problem.... it shouldn't even be mentioned. Are some people racist?? Of course... but some people do a lot of stupid things, it doesn't mean we should assume that the default is racism, which I think your comment does.

  • @g1ng.araneta
    @g1ng.araneta 9 років тому +149

    Such a humble man.... May God bless him

  • @elizabethchurch9720
    @elizabethchurch9720 6 років тому +34

    "I'm gonna die?! Ha! Im gonna show you!!". Her hubby knew she wouldn't take that.

  • @arvinreuben5455
    @arvinreuben5455 7 років тому +153

    Note to self: do not watch these types of videos at work. Goddamn tears!

    • @loshon38
      @loshon38 6 років тому +1

      Arvin Reuben, now that's the truth.

  • @curlygirl346
    @curlygirl346 9 років тому +203

    We might be different in the outside but inside we're all the same. We can save lives no matter color. Stop racism and love each other and this is sure a beautiful example.

    • @rebeccalind8444
      @rebeccalind8444 7 років тому +7

      This is so true. For those who think we are different because of our skin color....it's what is inside that counts. The heart of a white person can save the life of a black person and vice versa no matter the race.

    • @Skitles401
      @Skitles401 6 років тому +5

      white or black .yellow.green poka dotted we all bleed red god bless

    • @Christopher-Yabadabado
      @Christopher-Yabadabado 6 років тому +4

      absolutely correct. This just goes to show that whether you are black or white, our blood and marrow is more or less exactly the same. Completely opposites genetically on the outside, identical matches on the inside. God bless both of them.

    • @rainbowbrightone9852
      @rainbowbrightone9852 6 років тому +2

      This is nice

    • @sadiqabdullahimarafa6710
      @sadiqabdullahimarafa6710 6 років тому

      +AfroItalianSaboteur xo gud

  • @amethysth.1913
    @amethysth.1913 6 років тому +54

    Such a beautiful man !! He got good soul

    • @Aritul
      @Aritul 6 років тому +1

      Amethyst H Absolutely.

    • @Dimples.xo92
      @Dimples.xo92 6 років тому +1

      He is just as beautiful in heart as he is on the outside😊

  • @michaelmottlau2072
    @michaelmottlau2072 6 років тому +49

    What a precious moment between two lovely people sharing fate and the kindest act of empathy.

  • @theadversary1188
    @theadversary1188 6 років тому +35

    After watching this video, I am now going to go onto that website and register. What a beautiful young man who did such a selfless act.

  • @VoiceofReason-pg6qf
    @VoiceofReason-pg6qf 6 років тому +149

    When it comes to saving life, color doesn't matter.

    • @dannigirl54
      @dannigirl54 5 років тому +3

      Voice of Reason that’s so true

    • @wavyremix
      @wavyremix 5 років тому +2

      True. However, they glossed over why blacks and hispanics have lower rates of matches. And that reason is that not as many blacks and hispanics sign up to be matched as whites do.

    • @Gabriel-jw6ik
      @Gabriel-jw6ik 4 роки тому +5

      And for everthing else color doen't matter

  • @allisonjohnson6399
    @allisonjohnson6399 3 роки тому +4

    She's adorable! "You're so beautiful!!" Awwww yes he is, and so is she! Gosh this is the BEST! I'm bawling!

  • @gnju9xd
    @gnju9xd 5 років тому +19

    These two are so well spoken, sincere and comfortably open, yet humble. Great rapport between them, too. They'd be perfect "poster children" for recipient and donor.

  • @SheepdogSmokey
    @SheepdogSmokey 6 років тому +11

    Greater love has no man, that he give his life for another. For a stranger to step up and say "I'll do it" shows that.

  • @femylafi
    @femylafi 3 роки тому +4

    He just got a whole new family... He is gonna love soul food.

  • @ekaterinas8796
    @ekaterinas8796 5 років тому +15

    That woman so precious showering everyone with compliments and love!
    God bless you!
    Greetings from Germany!!!!!

  • @joannanguyen5594
    @joannanguyen5594 5 років тому +14

    this young man is truly beautiful inside and out. God bless them all !

  • @sharonisaac445
    @sharonisaac445 4 роки тому +6

    God Bless this young man and the lady who he saved through the grace of God, Amen❤

  • @brokenness86
    @brokenness86 7 років тому +41

    Tears tears the world still do have loving kind and caring folks. God bless this young man and the recipient. Touching and moving video.

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 5 років тому +15

    Can I meet him . he's handsome ,to thank him for saving lives

  • @jamesallen6726
    @jamesallen6726 9 місяців тому +1

    Im a survivor of testicular cancer when i was told i had cancer i was in just a state of complete shock 😢it was the hardest battle i ever had to fight, im so happy that i best cancer

  • @ekaterinas8796
    @ekaterinas8796 5 років тому +8

    Both such sweethearts...
    .... you can tell they are twins! ♥️

  • @matthewwiederspan3025
    @matthewwiederspan3025 4 роки тому +9

    This story is proof that love always wins 💙💚💛

  • @bhkfdbfb
    @bhkfdbfb 5 років тому +6

    The hardest part is waiting to help someone! We should all be ready to donate, so simple to do so so much!

  • @der22672
    @der22672 4 роки тому +8

    Wow. Such a thoughtful, caring and selfless handsome man. Is he married? Single? He's going to get a lot of requests from all the single ladies out there

  • @shirleymcbride6280
    @shirleymcbride6280 5 років тому +9

    Their's nothing more precious than life. God Bless the both of them. Spread the love save a life. This is beautiful👍❤️

  • @koofdome
    @koofdome 4 роки тому +6

    Somebody saved my brothers life, and I will never for a second think twice about saving someone else's out there. I am going to sign up for this registry the moment I enter this comment

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 4 роки тому +4

    My favorite part is when you see the donors and recipients meet and their first huge is so true and full of love. Even though they have never met you can see their bond and how on both ends they truly love and care. Everyone is proud of the donors for stepping up and helping but you can see that all of the donors are so proud of the ones they helped for their fight and determination to keep going and make it this far. I love it!

  • @reginacano-gonzales9207
    @reginacano-gonzales9207 6 років тому +14

    Oh good Lord! Tears at work....no bueno! God bless them both!

    • @Dimples.xo92
      @Dimples.xo92 6 років тому

      No good for tears never its only because people have empathy and hearts 😊 .. your good for feeling empathy

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 6 років тому +13

    Such a VERY heartwarming story,,,I've been reduced to tears & bet this DEAR & BRAVE young man's Family are terribly PROUD of him...My hope is that this touching footage is encouraging more & more people to signup for the possibility of saving someone's life by becoming a bone marrow donor someday...

  • @butterflykisses5026
    @butterflykisses5026 2 роки тому +3

    This story brought tears to my eyes. 😢 Glad she found a donor. Pray for the all the warriors who do not find donors.

  • @berniceroberts4634
    @berniceroberts4634 3 роки тому +3

    GOD bless all these donors

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 5 років тому +4

    He had to say yes - we’re bound by humanity. 😍😍😍

  • @PEEPS3325
    @PEEPS3325 10 років тому +30

    Oh oh, I am getting misty. I am seriously getting misty with a lump in my throat. God Bless this young man and countless others who have donated an organ tissue, blood etc. God used Christopher to complete this spiritual mission.

  • @IntimateHealing
    @IntimateHealing 3 роки тому +1

    Humanity at its very best. This is what the world needs now badly. God bless him and her!

  • @soniasinclair7155
    @soniasinclair7155 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best I have seen for a long time may God bless him as long as he live very nice young man .

  • @alicesmith4305
    @alicesmith4305 6 років тому +8

    It's so true it isn't about who we are on the outside it's who we are in the inside.

  • @AngelaShrum
    @AngelaShrum 4 роки тому +4

    I just signed up with Be-The-Match a few weeks ago. I pray I get to save a life. 🙏🙏

  • @acevers
    @acevers 2 роки тому +2

    I had no idea a caucasian could donate for a black person? This is awesome. I had a BMT in June of 21 and can't wait to meet my donor

    • @BillinHungary
      @BillinHungary Рік тому

      I am sure it will be (or was by now) a great moment!

  • @lisamartin8827
    @lisamartin8827 5 років тому +15

    Omg this woman is so adorable, she is sooo thankful to this man! He his so humble! I love this story!
    Does anyone know why it is harder for someone of colour as well as minorities to find donors? I didn't know this .. I will be looking into being a match!

    • @adc2327
      @adc2327 4 роки тому

      You answered your own question the word is minorities. There are fewer people in the registry pool because of numbers. It's usually easier for you to find a match within your own racial group. African Americans are only about 8% -10% of the population. Latinos a little more, Asian and others less.

    • @MsBhappy
      @MsBhappy 4 роки тому +1

      @@adc2327 I'm shocked they matched 10/10 in this video. I didn't think that was possible for african americans and caucasians.

    • @Facts-Over-Feelings
      @Facts-Over-Feelings 4 роки тому

      @@adc2327 African Americans are 15 - 20% and are the indigenous race before Asians from Siberia came.. Pure European Americans are about 60% and dropping.

  • @dianajames4717
    @dianajames4717 2 роки тому +1

    dam generous and good looking. That man has it all. ha ha ha ha So glad these two people crossed paths. May God bless both of them

  • @sunsunnydayz
    @sunsunnydayz 12 років тому +16

    awww. what a touching story.

  • @hopehansen5573
    @hopehansen5573 2 місяці тому +1

    He’s so sweet

  • @sonnyitaliano4158
    @sonnyitaliano4158 3 роки тому +1

    Just to look into his eye is so mesmerizing like getting the opportunity to look at an angel.
    So handsome, wish I could take him home with me forever... LOL!

  • @chrissmith1364
    @chrissmith1364 5 років тому +4

    God Bless you both

  • @zbutler3111
    @zbutler3111 2 роки тому +1

    Different lives, same soul. Love people. It's all love

  • @SimbuilderJess
    @SimbuilderJess 6 років тому +17

    It's so GOOD!!!!

  • @gajendrasinghpatel6068
    @gajendrasinghpatel6068 6 років тому +6

    That's why we are human beings.

  • @cassiefriedman8685
    @cassiefriedman8685 2 роки тому +2

    GOD BLESS THE BOTH OF YOU 🙏

  • @melaniegambill9102
    @melaniegambill9102 3 роки тому +2

    How in the world could someone give this a “thumbs down” for heaven’s sake?

  • @kayla.kenndy6502
    @kayla.kenndy6502 3 роки тому +2

    God Bless

  • @tammyshuttleworth4465
    @tammyshuttleworth4465 5 років тому +3

    WHAT A TOUCHING VIDEO!!

  • @witchplease9695
    @witchplease9695 12 років тому +9

    What a beautiful story. :)

  • @vquin7478
    @vquin7478 5 років тому +2

    Bello y ojala sigan existiendo estas almas humanas en nuestro mundo.💝💖

  • @osasah24
    @osasah24 12 років тому +7

    inspiring story

  • @catherineogbeni5886
    @catherineogbeni5886 Рік тому

    This boy actually make me feel like a very greedy and self-centered person. God bless this young man and give him a very long life I pray.

  • @lindamastropietro4429
    @lindamastropietro4429 Місяць тому

    Beautiful

  • @roymanerobinson1121
    @roymanerobinson1121 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing 💞

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 5 років тому +4

    These people slay me. Warms my soul.

  • @bryanandyebordenbrown710
    @bryanandyebordenbrown710 Рік тому +1

    Since i was a kid i've always wanted to be able to help someone, im currently a simple blood donor but im ready to give away a kidney, stem cells, and if i suddently die my family has the orders to donate my still working organs .... in the end we are all human beings and deserve a second chance🙏

  • @deannewilliams644
    @deannewilliams644 3 роки тому +2

    We have to awesome Good thank you 1000th 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💚💚💚🦄🦄

  • @maxramirez1129
    @maxramirez1129 6 років тому +16

    💗=💗 simple. Great guy. Hope Incredible Karma kisses you.

  • @lovelyday5773
    @lovelyday5773 6 років тому +4

    Gorgeous family! I hope she beats this.

  • @jladybeautiful
    @jladybeautiful 12 років тому +34

    God is so good!!

    • @NYAZWoman
      @NYAZWoman 6 років тому +5

      God shouldn't have given her cancer in the first place.

    • @theadversary1188
      @theadversary1188 6 років тому +3

      +Jan Primo It wasn't God that saved her. It was this beautiful young man, Christopher who saved her life. Humans here on earth are the real gods. Stop giving imaginary mythological figures all the credit for doing nothing.

    • @kandm1643
      @kandm1643 6 років тому +2

      Sicence is so good !!

  • @number1soma
    @number1soma 2 роки тому

    This is one of the many ways that proves we are all interconnected.

  • @godisgoodallthetime7622
    @godisgoodallthetime7622 7 років тому +21

    God is awesome! Prayers for your continued good health.

  • @BigSplenda1885
    @BigSplenda1885 10 місяців тому +2

    That's a handsome man!!!

  • @adc2327
    @adc2327 4 роки тому +1

    I'm know someone who was on the registry to be a donor. He was contacted advising he was a match to someone. He refused to donate. Most likely that person died. Can you imagine how happy they must have been when they finally found a donor to save their life? And then he refused! I was friends with his wife. I asked why did he go on the registry if he had no intentions of donating. She says oh he thought that he would never be a match for anyone. He ended up dying in his 40s, a very painful death from cancer. I hate to say it but...Karma!

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 5 років тому +3

    Anyone who does bone marrow has courage and to keep giveing the gift of life,that they can meet there Donner 😇

  • @Furthericity
    @Furthericity 5 років тому +6

    You know how people are ignorant and racist? Let it not be lost on us all that what's inside us is all the same. Color doesn't matter. Love matters.

  • @rainbowbrightone9852
    @rainbowbrightone9852 6 років тому +2

    Cute donor

  • @mewtwaila
    @mewtwaila 3 роки тому +1

    I want to join the registery but you have to be 18, I just turned 17 yesterday.
    For the time being I'm going to see how I can volunteer or get involved with the Be the Match program!

  • @lgracie33
    @lgracie33 3 роки тому +1

    Also, this just proves God made us perfectly....we are all the same on the inside......our skin colour prepares us for the country we were born for. Unfortunately, some people were stolen from their country way back in history 😢

  • @indianbeauty83
    @indianbeauty83 Рік тому

    Stories like these touch me. Last year I found out that my dad has leukemia ,and that it is hereditary.

  • @Tanja060100
    @Tanja060100 3 роки тому +1

    This amazing! But I wonder how the host is doing today? This was back in 2012.I hope she is still alive?

  • @sonnyitaliano4158
    @sonnyitaliano4158 3 роки тому

    I never thought donor compatibility could transcend a person's race unless they were hereditarily related.
    And I used to think that a person had to be the same race as a first criteria in order to be compatible donors and recipients. This is truly smazing

  • @traceytaylor7509
    @traceytaylor7509 6 років тому +4

    THIS WHAT MAKE AMERICA GREAT!

    • @larrycippola7506
      @larrycippola7506 4 роки тому

      I’m afraid not all of America is great, just look around Happily there are people like Chris.

  • @mohammadrasooli9816
    @mohammadrasooli9816 5 років тому +1

    i wish one day i can donate and save a life

    • @kimsheckell3277
      @kimsheckell3277 5 років тому

      Mohammad Rasooli you can, next time you apply for a new drivers license or state ID, you can tell them you want to donate your organs

  • @TW-akatim212
    @TW-akatim212 4 роки тому +1

    And he's cute too.

  • @dawngordon6750
    @dawngordon6750 6 років тому +1

    love this. i wat to donate . where can i donate

  • @Gabriel-jw6ik
    @Gabriel-jw6ik 4 роки тому +1

    I'll be donating mothers cell Next month It's feel very good Savign a life :) thank you

  • @deannewilliams644
    @deannewilliams644 3 роки тому +1

    We have to awesome Good thank you 1000th 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💜💜💜💜🦄🦄

  • @dorisc8604
    @dorisc8604 4 роки тому

    Now she has a both races ! That nice that he give her the opportunity to see her sons grow!

  • @samansafawi
    @samansafawi 3 роки тому +1

    hes good looking

  • @maxramirez1129
    @maxramirez1129 6 років тому +1

    💖=💖 Simple.

  • @jamesdunn8893
    @jamesdunn8893 Рік тому

    I hope I can do this one day

  • @gregghatfield9946
    @gregghatfield9946 Рік тому +2

    Just goes to show you a black, white brown, green, purple yellow. We all have the same type of blood let’s all get along.

  • @mo1168
    @mo1168 3 роки тому

    that's what the world should be ... by itself

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 5 років тому +2

    I agree with everyone comments

  • @ml-gr4mh
    @ml-gr4mh Рік тому

    The guy's name is Christopher, and he looks like Christopher Reeve.

  • @kapilaabeykoon2953
    @kapilaabeykoon2953 3 роки тому

    i really want to be a donor...but i am not sure that in my country Sri lanka there is a place to get register and do the required tests to get register.plz let me know the procedure,

  • @TheParrottStan
    @TheParrottStan 5 років тому +2

    I donated blood in high school so I could chill for the rest of the school day, they love my blood type O- so I donated after school for time but kinda [put it off next week and stuff] I wish places would do this testing even in high school (can they do both at the same time)

    • @MoraaOsiemo
      @MoraaOsiemo 5 років тому

      I am O- too. In Kenya the biggest blood donors are high school students. The Red Cross goes around high schools in the country for donations . I am surprised that it is not common practice around the world.

  • @savannahhorine6516
    @savannahhorine6516 2 роки тому

    Sent my DNA sample in 3 weeks ago and waiting for it to process to see if I'm a match for anyone! 🤞

  • @fishchips007
    @fishchips007 4 роки тому +1

    💜❤💜❤💜💜❤💜❤

  • @mr.richard3109
    @mr.richard3109 6 років тому

    We're not complete strangers.

  • @Maaaaaaaaaam233
    @Maaaaaaaaaam233 4 роки тому +8

    There are good story people. Finally a white man saving a black woman's life

  • @julial3758
    @julial3758 6 років тому +10

    I thought most the donors and recipients look alike. Until I found this one, these two are different colors. However, they kinda still have similar facial structure. like that mouth and teeth, (especially that chin) and nose.. pretty similar. just she's fatter, so harder to tell the similar jawline

    • @katzwhite5962
      @katzwhite5962 4 роки тому +2

      Julia L Omg! I literally posted the same comment a few mins ago stating the similarity in their faces, the mouth area. This proves that racism, discrimination, hatred is pointless. We are all related to each other. How can we not be related since humans have been on planet earth for centuries. I hate no one because of the colour of their skin. A waste of time and energy. Love from UK🇬🇧👍🏿👩🏾‍🦱

    • @julial3758
      @julial3758 4 роки тому +1

      @@katzwhite5962 My comment was 2yrs ago, didn't get a lot of thumbs up, so I"m assuming not a lot of people agree, but I seriously see a lot of resemblance!

    • @katzwhite5962
      @katzwhite5962 4 роки тому

      @@julial3758 Our great minds think alike😉.
      I immediately saw the resemblance and I did a double take. They should both do dna test. I'm sure they are related.

  • @lindamastropietro4429
    @lindamastropietro4429 Місяць тому

    How do I join the registry?

  • @jojohabfast3715
    @jojohabfast3715 6 років тому +3

    Iam registered at dkms a german organisation whos doing the same...

  • @lgracie33
    @lgracie33 3 роки тому

    Just goes to prove there is more LOVE out there than HATE. So, for all you racists out there, white or black, clear off to some desert island in the middle of nowhere...THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED OR WANT YOU IN IT. “Love” wins every time ❤️