Leukemia Survivor Meets Life-Saving Donor, Urges More Registrations
A 65-year-old man, Wolfgang Koring, has thanked his stem cell donor, Oktay Kasap, for giving him more time with his children. The two met at the German Bone Marrow Donor Registry (DKMS) in Tübingen and have since formed a strong bond.
Koring, a Swabian, was diagnosed with leukemia. Chemotherapy proved ineffective, making a stem cell donation his last hope. Enter Kasap, a 20-year-old Turkish man, who donated his stem cells, saving Koring's life. Today, Koring is grateful to spend more time with his 13 and 15-year-old children.
The DKMS, which facilitated this life-saving connection, is supported by donors, volunteers, and partnerships worldwide. With around 13 million registered donors, it's a global force for good. Koring and Kasap now advocate for more people to register, emphasizing the ease of the process and its potential to save lives. Every 27 seconds, someone receives a leukemia diagnosis, underscoring the urgent need for donors.
Wolfgang Koring and Oktay Kasap's story is a testament to the power of stem cell donation. Their bond, transcending cultural barriers, serves as a reminder of the importance of registering with the DKMS. With more donors, more lives can be saved, one donation at a time.
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