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

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2012
  • Stranger's gift gave her a new lease on life.

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  • @NYAZWoman
    @NYAZWoman Před 6 lety +179

    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 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @preciselyme4775
    @preciselyme4775 Před 6 lety +77

    so emotional. he's so handsome too

    • @davisholman8149
      @davisholman8149 Před měsícem

      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 Před 6 lety +205

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

    • @NeangMey
      @NeangMey Před 4 lety

      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 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm proud of you

    • @linedanzer4302
      @linedanzer4302 Před 4 lety +1

      Bailey Archer YOU ROCK!!!!

    • @kayla.kenndy6502
      @kayla.kenndy6502 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m late but how did it go?

    • @LucyWucy26
      @LucyWucy26 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @g1ng.araneta
    @g1ng.araneta Před 9 lety +147

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

  • @arvinreuben5455
    @arvinreuben5455 Před 7 lety +153

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

    • @loshon38
      @loshon38 Před 6 lety +1

      Arvin Reuben, now that's the truth.

  • @VoiceofReason-pg6qf
    @VoiceofReason-pg6qf Před 6 lety +149

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

    • @dannigirl54
      @dannigirl54 Před 5 lety +3

      Voice of Reason that’s so true

    • @wavyremix
      @wavyremix Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

      And for everthing else color doen't matter

  • @elizabethchurch9720
    @elizabethchurch9720 Před 6 lety +34

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

  • @amethysth.1913
    @amethysth.1913 Před 6 lety +54

    Such a beautiful man !! He got good soul

    • @Aritul
      @Aritul Před 6 lety +1

      Amethyst H Absolutely.

    • @Dimples.xo92
      @Dimples.xo92 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @curlygirl346
    @curlygirl346 Před 9 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @Christopher-Yabadabado
      @Christopher-Yabadabado Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +2

      This is nice

    • @sadiqabdullahimarafa6710
      @sadiqabdullahimarafa6710 Před 6 lety

      +AfroItalianSaboteur xo gud

  • @femylafi
    @femylafi Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @allisonjohnson6399
    @allisonjohnson6399 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @jamesallen6726
    @jamesallen6726 Před 8 měsíci +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

  • @SheepdogSmokey
    @SheepdogSmokey Před 6 lety +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.

  • @michaelmottlau2072
    @michaelmottlau2072 Před 6 lety +48

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

  • @der22672
    @der22672 Před 4 lety +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

  • @gnju9xd
    @gnju9xd Před 5 lety +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.

  • @theadversary1188
    @theadversary1188 Před 6 lety +34

    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.

  • @ekaterinas8796
    @ekaterinas8796 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @ekaterinas8796
    @ekaterinas8796 Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @koofdome
    @koofdome Před 4 lety +5

    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

  • @joannanguyen5594
    @joannanguyen5594 Před 5 lety +13

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

  • @matthewwiederspan3025
    @matthewwiederspan3025 Před 4 lety +9

    This story is proof that love always wins 💙💚💛

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @brokenness86
    @brokenness86 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @sharonisaac445
    @sharonisaac445 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @shirleymcbride6280
    @shirleymcbride6280 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @bhkfdbfb
    @bhkfdbfb Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 Před 6 lety +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...

  • @reginacano-gonzales9207
    @reginacano-gonzales9207 Před 6 lety +13

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

    • @Dimples.xo92
      @Dimples.xo92 Před 5 lety

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

  • @berniceroberts4634
    @berniceroberts4634 Před 3 lety +2

    GOD bless all these donors

  • @AngelaShrum
    @AngelaShrum Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @IntimateHealing
    @IntimateHealing Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @lisamartin8827
    @lisamartin8827 Před 5 lety +14

    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 Před 4 lety

      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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

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

  • @PEEPS3325
    @PEEPS3325 Před 10 lety +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.

  • @butterflykisses5026
    @butterflykisses5026 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 Před 4 lety +3

    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!

  • @cassiefriedman8685
    @cassiefriedman8685 Před 2 lety +2

    GOD BLESS THE BOTH OF YOU 🙏

  • @melaniegambill9102
    @melaniegambill9102 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @sunsunnydayz
    @sunsunnydayz Před 11 lety +16

    awww. what a touching story.

  • @dianajames4717
    @dianajames4717 Před 2 lety +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

  • @alicesmith4305
    @alicesmith4305 Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @sonnyitaliano4158
    @sonnyitaliano4158 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @SimbuilderJess
    @SimbuilderJess Před 6 lety +16

    It's so GOOD!!!!

  • @hopehansen5573
    @hopehansen5573 Před měsícem

    He’s so sweet

  • @soniasinclair7155
    @soniasinclair7155 Před 3 lety

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

  • @gajendrasinghpatel6068
    @gajendrasinghpatel6068 Před 6 lety +5

    That's why we are human beings.

  • @catherineogbeni5886
    @catherineogbeni5886 Před rokem

    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.

  • @chrissmith1364
    @chrissmith1364 Před 5 lety +3

    God Bless you both

  • @witchplease9695
    @witchplease9695 Před 11 lety +8

    What a beautiful story. :)

  • @bryanandyebordenbrown710

    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🙏

  • @number1soma
    @number1soma Před 2 lety

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

  • @acevers
    @acevers Před 2 lety +1

    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 Před rokem

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

  • @tammyshuttleworth4465
    @tammyshuttleworth4465 Před 5 lety +2

    WHAT A TOUCHING VIDEO!!

  • @zbutler3111
    @zbutler3111 Před 2 lety

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

  • @osasah24
    @osasah24 Před 11 lety +6

    inspiring story

  • @vquin7478
    @vquin7478 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @maxramirez1129
    @maxramirez1129 Před 6 lety +16

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

  • @lovelyday5773
    @lovelyday5773 Před 6 lety +4

    Gorgeous family! I hope she beats this.

  • @lindamastropietro4429
    @lindamastropietro4429 Před 24 dny

    Beautiful

  • @adc2327
    @adc2327 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @mewtwaila
    @mewtwaila Před 3 lety +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!

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 Před 5 lety +3

    These people slay me. Warms my soul.

  • @kayla.kenndy6502
    @kayla.kenndy6502 Před 3 lety +1

    God Bless

  • @godisgoodallthetime7622
    @godisgoodallthetime7622 Před 7 lety +21

    God is awesome! Prayers for your continued good health.

  • @roymanerobinson1121
    @roymanerobinson1121 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing 💞

  • @Furthericity
    @Furthericity Před 5 lety +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.

  • @Tanja060100
    @Tanja060100 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @indianbeauty83
    @indianbeauty83 Před rokem

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

  • @traceytaylor7509
    @traceytaylor7509 Před 6 lety +4

    THIS WHAT MAKE AMERICA GREAT!

    • @larrycippola7506
      @larrycippola7506 Před 4 lety

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

  • @sonnyitaliano4158
    @sonnyitaliano4158 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @rainbowbrightone9852
    @rainbowbrightone9852 Před 6 lety +2

    Cute donor

  • @deannewilliams644
    @deannewilliams644 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @gregghatfield9946
    @gregghatfield9946 Před rokem +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.

  • @mohammadrasooli9816
    @mohammadrasooli9816 Před 5 lety +1

    i wish one day i can donate and save a life

    • @kimsheckell3277
      @kimsheckell3277 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @jladybeautiful
    @jladybeautiful Před 11 lety +34

    God is so good!!

    • @NYAZWoman
      @NYAZWoman Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @theadversary1188
      @theadversary1188 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +2

      Sicence is so good !!

  • @dawngordon6750
    @dawngordon6750 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @lgracie33
    @lgracie33 Před 3 lety +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 😢

  • @Gabriel-jw6ik
    @Gabriel-jw6ik Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @ml-gr4mh
    @ml-gr4mh Před rokem

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

  • @kapilaabeykoon2953
    @kapilaabeykoon2953 Před 3 lety

    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,

  • @TW-akatim212
    @TW-akatim212 Před 3 lety +1

    And he's cute too.

  • @dorisc8604
    @dorisc8604 Před 4 lety

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

  • @deannewilliams644
    @deannewilliams644 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @samansafawi
    @samansafawi Před 3 lety +1

    hes good looking

  • @jamesdunn8893
    @jamesdunn8893 Před rokem

    I hope I can do this one day

  • @mo1168
    @mo1168 Před 3 lety

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

  • @TheParrottStan
    @TheParrottStan Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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.

  • @lindamastropietro4429
    @lindamastropietro4429 Před 24 dny

    How do I join the registry?

  • @savannahhorine6516
    @savannahhorine6516 Před 2 lety

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

  • @julial3758
    @julial3758 Před 6 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      @@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.

  • @alisahammons9949
    @alisahammons9949 Před 5 lety +2

    I agree with everyone comments

  • @mr.richard3109
    @mr.richard3109 Před 6 lety

    We're not complete strangers.

  • @Maaaaaaaaaam233
    @Maaaaaaaaaam233 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @maxramirez1129
    @maxramirez1129 Před 6 lety +1

    💖=💖 Simple.

  • @jojohabfast3715
    @jojohabfast3715 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @fishchips007
    @fishchips007 Před 4 lety +1

    💜❤💜❤💜💜❤💜❤

  • @BigSplenda1885
    @BigSplenda1885 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That's a handsome man!!!

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 Před rokem

    Like an idiot I assumed the donor would have to be also black. Bc they spoke about the likelihood of finding a donor for black & Hispanic. What did I miss? 🤔