Last summer, we went to a Real Salt Lake soccer game. At this particular game, something special was going on. Extreme makeover home edition was there on behalf of a huge soccer fan from South Jordan. This "fan" was a little boy named Jonah Gomez.
"Fun-loving, impish Jonah Gomez is like any loveable, mischievous little boy in the first grade with hopes and dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. His love of life has not been diminished by the fact that he has a blood disorder that has caused him to undergo open-heart surgery. Mom Jessica and younger sister Ellie have made every effort to help Jonah live his life to the fullest."
At the game DKMS (a company that works with bone marrow donors and recipients) had booths up that said "Get Swabbed... Save a Life." Of course Jeff wanted to get swabbed. A few months ago, Jeff was contacted as a potential donor and he was told he needed to get a little more blood work done. We went to the doctor where they drew blood and we found out that Jeff wasn't needed. We forgot about the whole thing until last week.
Last week Jeff got an email saying that the last donor fell through and that now Jeff was the best suitable match for this sick person. We have received lots of packets to read and phone calls to discuss the logistics but Jeff decided to go with the procedure. Because of the type of cancer this person has, Jeff will need to have an invasive bone marrow donation taken from his hip. The closest donation center is a little ways away... DENVER to be exact. We will be going to Denver next month for a physical with the surgeon and again in June for the full procedure.
I am so honored to have such a giving and generous mad for a husband and he is so excited to help this person out.
