I wasn't referring to you, 'guessed you'd be one of the first to do that.
Worth noting for anyone considering it or not....that it's not dangerous or generally dizzying, I never felt anything worse than any swift ding on the arm - worse part was pulling the little plaster off because I have...
I asked a civil question in a civil way and got a civil reply, so thanks for your assessment.
It also serves to get the thread rolling along and some discussion about it, especially in light of the 'p.s.' in the first post.
Have you donated blood or marrow, or considered it, just out of interest?
I see, well the best of luck for your youngster, that must be very much the issue for you - so all strength to him and the result of his marrow transplant. I may look into the marrow donation at some point too.