Travel For All The Wrong Reasons

I am flying out to Toronto, Canada tomorrow morning. Nima, my nineteen year old cousin, regrettably passed away on Thursday, after a year-and-half-long battle with leukemia. Thank you everyone who has taken the time to send our family (and myself) their condolences. It’s very much appreciated.

However, most importantly, those of you who had planned to join the National Marrow Donor Program but did not get a chance, I still strongly urge you to go ahead and join the registry regardless of whether or not it will help save Nima. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people that could be saved. It’s simple to get tested, and if you are someone’s match – you could potentially not only save their life – but their family too. Please, I can’t stress this enough. Don’t wait until your own personal tragedy to help.

Yours,
Navid