S2Ep3- Deciding to move forward with transplant

Making the decision to go through a transplant is a difficult, if not heart wrenching, decision.  How does one make the decision to go through transplant? Where does the peace come from to move forward with a life changing decision? This episode reveals insights that helped Sofia's family make this difficult choice. Other topics include: Sofia's mental and emotional state leading up to the transplant, donor match types, finding your support system, and preparing financially to go through the transplant process. 

Chapters

• 1:58 Bone Marrow Transplant is an option
• 3:00 Sickle cell clinic community events
• 4:00 Transplant turn of events: Mom's perspective
• 5:12 Seven pounds misrepresents BMT donation experience
• 7:11 Transplant turn of events: Sofia's perspective
• 8:00 My brother, my donor
• 9:42 Bone marrow match types
• 11:55 A tap from God
• 12:30 Preparing mentally and emotionally for transplant: A parent's perspective
• 19:28 Making health priorities for your child
• 21:00 Finding other families who have gone through transplant
• 24:00 Support materials and resources for families with sickle cell
• 24:30 BMT does not equal cancer
• 25:20 Sofia's super extravagant room renovation
• 32:50 Transplant prep: Home renovations
• 34:44 Keeping your immunocompromised child healthy
• 35:34 Transplant prep: Financial resource
• 36:50 The beauty of the Bone Marrow Foundation
• 38:42 Sofia's Hope
• 41:30 Unique fundraising ideas