Blood Donations for My Niece

[sexy bastard]

As you may know, my niece Laura is undergoing chemotherapy to treat a benign tumor in her spinal cord. It is a benign tumor (and hopefully it will remain so) but because it lies within the spine, we can't let it grow because if left untreated, it can destroy the nerves of her spine leaving her paralyzed.

So far, Laura has managed her chemo really well and her tumor cells seem to be stable and possibly shrinking which is super news! The one problem is that her blood quality is erratic and the chance of her needing a transfusion is high. As such, I've established a blood bank account for Laura Silva at Hackensack University Medical Center.

If you would like to help, we need people to donate blood and what we need is B+, B-, O+ or O- blood. If you don't know your blood type, you can donate blood and they'll type it. If it matches, it'll go into Laura's account; if it doesn't, it'll go into the general population blood bank to help save someone else's life.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact Nadia at Hackensack at 201-996-4819 and say that you'd like to donate for Laura. Please let me know too!

Giving blood is easy and safe and if Laura doesn't use your donation, it can help someone else. Your generosity is so welcomed! We are blessed.

Thanks to everyone for your love and prayers. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

Much love,
Leo Hernandez
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[Hottub]

Stickied and added to links.

Please help if you can.

[Misteriosa]

im O+, i just dont know how to get to hackensack. anyone have any suggestions?

would i have to physically go to a nearby nj clinic? can i go to a local nyc facility?

[Snoogans]

im O - but i dont think they will let me donate with all the weed I smoke

[Hottub]

im O+, i just dont know how to get to hackensack. anyone have any suggestions?

would i have to physically go to a nearby nj clinic? can i go to a local nyc facility?

HUMC is only 10 minutes from Tommy Fox's.
Donate first, then have a pint later.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+100th+St,+New+York,+10025&daddr=30+Prospect+Avenue,+Hackensack,+NJ+07601-1901+(Hackensack+University+Med+Center)&geocode=FeWBbgIds1SX-ylLpcLsJvbCiTHVr21jwM8hGw%3BFfjYbwId8viV-yEUNG7TC8-h_ykdSjiRIPrCiTFJMhxa8EVsQw&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=40.858487,-73.931122&sspn=0.222791,0.669479&ie=UTF8&ll=40.849398,-73.952065&spn=0.111411,0.33474&z=12

[Misteriosa]

yeah but how will i get there. :o

[Snoogans]

yeah but how will i get there. :o

there are trains and buses that run pretty much right past it. Its in a very busy area so its pretty easy to get to

[Misteriosa]

directions motherfuckers.

give me them.


















:happy: no really, i know shit about nj transit.

[furie]

fuck, i just gave blood on monday

[Snoogans]

directions motherfuckers.

give me them.


















:happy: no really, i know shit about nj transit.

you would have to call NJ transit to find out what bus or train to takei can only help off the top of my head. once it comes to lookin up shit, you are on your own, sister

[opie's twisted balls]

Sorry I can't donate (even if I wasn't 2000 miles away they wouldn't want my blood) but thoughts and prayers for the little one. :)

[sexy bastard]

i left a voice mail with hackensack to see if they can have blood donated from out of state. I should get an answer tomorrow.

[realmenhatelife]

im O - but i dont think they will let me donate with all the weed I smoke

You should just give it a shot. I work with a pothead girl who gives blood regularly. The worst they're gonna do is destroy your blood and send you a letter telling you not to donate in the future. Or just be honest during the prescreening and they'll tell you you're not elgible if its a problem.

[sexy bastard]

Spoke with Nadia in Hackensack she told me the following.
Find a blood center in your area
1. see if they have a shipping license
2. if they participate in direct donor donation programs
3. what type of paperwork do they accept, do they have their own or can they accept Hackensack.
4. Each location out of state has to have an account open for direct donor for laura which means a family member must open it.
5. Find out what the cost is for shipping the blood, this will be paid for by the person making the donation.

If you cant donate blood directly for Laura you are more then welcome to make donations because blood banks are in short supply.

[hunnerbun]

I like OTB am too far away and unfortunately there is nowhere here to even donate. When I lived back home I would donate whenever I could, there were always clinics going on. Here there is nothing. I can't even go to the hospital to donate, I asked.
I think the reason is because there is such a huge issue with...hmmmm...how do I put this without sounding like I am racist...well the issue is with indigent natives. There are tons of them and I think it is just not worth the hassle for them to screen everything. Add to it the fact that we are 700 km from Winnipeg and transportation is probably a huge issue too.
Best of luck to your niece. She is lucky to have someone like you looking out for her. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/Hunnerbun/imnotworthy.gif

[Misteriosa]

ok. if i can get a ride out there to that hackensack clinic, the blood is yours.

i get really fainty and loopy after i donate. i usually dont say anything to the nurses because they wont let me finish filling the donation bag. they usually keep me at the snack table for a long time after im done.

any dot netters willing to step up and get me there?

[Snoogans]

ok. if i can get a ride out there to that hackensack clinic, the blood is yours.

i get really fainty and loopy after i donate. i usually dont say anything to the nurses because they wont let me finish filling the donation bag. they usually keep me at the snack table for a long time after im done.

any dot netters willing to step up and get me there?

where do you live again?

[Misteriosa]

the north bronx. almost in new rochelle.

[Snoogans]

the north bronx. almost in new rochelle.

id come get you. when do you have to get there by?

[Snoogans]

i can either do it now or monday. tomorrow sat and sunday i have work

[Misteriosa]

id come get you. when do you have to get there by?

the sooner the better. we can go next saturday, if you want. (i just finished an antibiotics course yesterday, so i have to wait at least 72 hours.)

[Snoogans]

the sooner the better. we can go next saturday, if you want. (i just finished an antibiotics course yesterday, so i have to wait at least 72 hours.)

check your PMs

[Misteriosa]

check your PMs

check yours.

[sexy bastard]

this would be so helpful I really do thank you please call to let them know your coming. Any questions let me know.

[sexy bastard]

I am scheduled to donate blood for my nieces blood bank on the 29th at 11am over at hackensack university anyone wants to donate please call 2019964819 and say you want to donate for Laura Silva. thank you.

[keithy_19]

I can't give blood but your niece is in my thoughts and prayers.

[sexy bastard]

thank you keithy I appreciate it, if you know people who are willing to donate pleaes pass it on I really appreciate any help. Found out there has only been less then a handful donated and her bank is very low

[Lady Resin]

Would it be okay if I post this link on nj.com? I can post it in the Bergen/Hackensack forums. Let me know. I wish I could also donate, but can't.

[sexy bastard]

Would it be okay if I post this link on nj.com? I can post it in the Bergen/Hackensack forums. Let me know. I wish I could also donate, but can't.

yes that would be fine to post it and pass it along all the help would be great.

[sexy bastard]

I would like to ask for those who have donated to please let me know I know 3 people have donated but don't know who, I would like to thank you personally and also it helps us keep count. As of now my niece is not doing to good shes very weak and no longer has an appetite and is losing weight. Please keep her in your prayers and for anyone else going to donate please let me know. Thank you

[sexy bastard]

Laura finished round three of chemo and unfortunately it's catching up to her. She feels bad and looks it. I know things could be much much worse but it still really sucks to see your little girl like this. I know we'll get through it but it's not easy. :(



Please pray for her n spread the word for blood donations.

Thank you

[WhistlePig]

So sorry. :down: Your niece and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'd give blood here in MD and have it shipped but my blood type is A-

[tanless1]

Shipping should not be required, as blood can be exchanged. Donated at one center,credited to another. Same w/ types. True, its nice to get a matching type , but you can donate for a paitent , and it will be credited to that paitent in the type matching the paitents requirement.

[sexy bastard]

Shipping should not be required, as blood can be exchanged. Donated at one center,credited to another. Same w/ types. True, its nice to get a matching type , but you can donate for a paitent , and it will be credited to that paitent in the type matching the paitents requirement.

Its not about matching its about direct deposit to her blood bank hackensack does not have a shipping license, therefore any donations for her must have a shipping license. Further for direct deposit a blood account must be opened in each state for her

[tanless1]

I understand that your living in the moment, your saying that the red cross is unable to take a donation in her name and facility in one state and withdraw from the blood bank localy. This would be refferd to as an exchange......I've never heard of this issue before.

[sexy bastard]

I understand that your living in the moment, your saying that the red cross is unable to take a donation in her name and facility in one state and withdraw from the blood bank localy. This would be refferd to as an exchange......I've never heard of this issue before.
never said anything about the red cross. Red cross has nothing to do with this

[tanless1]

Hackensack has issues w/red cross ? Why wouldn't they allow the assist ?

[tanless1]

I am shocked and dissapointed that the red cross no longer offers the exchange service. The reason givin is the hospitals insurer no longer allows it. Per the red cross this has just changed in the last year.
...somebody needs a poke in the eye. They are more then happy to send a card. To which I replied " a card is of little help to a family under water" let's see what we can do to get this policy reversed, making it easier to help eachother.

Still on antibiotics from my surgery, bastard. Will continue to persue.

[sexy bastard]

I have now donated 4 pints in just over a month and the doctors do not want me to donate anymore. They have asked me to come back in at least 2 weeks to see if I can donate again. Her blood bank is still low so any blood donations would be appreciated. Thank You

[tanless1]

What's the status , Bastard ? How's she fairing ? ....and how are you holding up ?

[sexy bastard]

My niece is still having chemo done, She is losing weight the attached picture was taken at the Taylor Swift Concert last week. I am very happy my niece had fun at the concert. I also was very shocked when my sister told me how she got the tickets.A few weeks ago I did fundraising for tomorrows children fund Little did i know that one day they would help my niece get Taylor Swift tickets.....must say I got somewhat teary when I heard the news. Thank you for asking about her. I myself am not doing to well seeing her lose more and more weight and being sick. The original picture I posted was taken in february. this picture was just last week
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[tanless1]

There are not many roads tougher to travel.
You(all of you) are in my prayers. That's right....I said prayers.

[sexy bastard]

My niece does need a blood transfusion but there is no blood left for her If you are in the area of Hackensack University Hospital and can donate blood please call 201-996-4819 and say that you'd like to donate for Laura Silva. She still has a blood bank in her name she can take B+, B-, O+ or O- blood.

[Recyclerz]

I'll get over there to give in the next couple of days. Have you tried calling into the Show or sending Ron an e-mail? This will probably get more exposure if they push it on air.

[sexy bastard]

I'll get over there to give in the next couple of days. Have you tried calling into the Show or sending Ron an e-mail? This will probably get more exposure if they push it on air. make sure you cal lto make an appointment you cant just walk in they do the screening via telephone.

[tanless1]

I'm praying, all I can do right now. Have you stoped by the church ? Might be able to muster some donations(blood) there.

[sexy bastard]

MRI had good results. Laura's tumor is smaller which is great. Also the contrast during the MRI of the tumor was not as strong. Its very positive news. Started 7th round of chemo. One to go! She still has a blood bank and it is low but right now she doesn't need any:clap: blood but donate near where you are many people out there need blood. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks everyone!

[Furtherman]

MRI had good results. Laura's tumor is smaller which is great. Also the contrast during the MRI of the tumor was not as strong. Its very positive news. Started 7th round of chemo. One to go! She still has a blood bank and it is low but right now she doesn't need any:clap: blood but donate near where you are many people out there need blood. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks everyone!

Good to hear.

[Jujubees2]

Great news!

[sexy bastard]

she had another MRI yesterday, her tumor got bigger, the chemo didnt work

[sexy bastard]

my niece had an mri last week...the tumor has not grown anymore...things look good she doesnt need chemo they will wait for her next mri to see if anything changes and what to do

[Justice4all]

my niece had an mri last week...the tumor has not grown anymore...things look good she doesnt need chemo they will wait for her next mri to see if anything changes and what to do

Good news bro!