Cologne - After fifteen years of service he retired and was replaced on a new one. The suitcase, which was flown by supporters of the German bone marrow donation register (DKMS) in the whole world, saved a total of 150 lives.
Whether in Brazil, the United States or in France, in the last 15 years, the suitcase with the bone marrow donation was almost across the globe on the road, "said Malte widower of the DKMS proud. The result: More than 150 lives could rescue the bone marrow.
The contents of this suitcase, the bone marrow, is the last hope of people in a desperate battle against cancer. Was the suitable donor's bone marrow removed, it must go very fast. Approximately 40 hours to bring the workers have time to make the case to the waiting patients.
If the donation to later go broke each stem cells from bone marrow. This makes the donation unusable, and that could cost the person a life. For this reason, always two flights for the persons who are carrying this suitcase, posted. If a canceled flight, always ready alternative.
The contents of the suitcase must not be X-rayed at check-in. X-rays would destroy the stem cells. Therefore, the security must be promptly informed of the shipment. "At the latest after two years to determine whether the transplant, we were successful, says Malte widower. "If so, then we can say that again: This case saved a life."
