Success story: A life was saved on Citizen Pinoy, this Sunday

fILIPINA frontliner from florida, Janice, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis – bone marrow cancer. she had already been receiving several treatments including blood transfusions and medications, but none of these had worked. she was in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. her sister, Jerrimee, who lives in the Philippines, is a perfect match. Being a blood relative donor also meant that the chances for success would be greater.

Unfortunately, the U.s em- bassy denied Jerrimee’s application for a medical visa. time was of the essence, and desperate to find help, Janice’s family posted their appeal on social media. their story was brought to the attention of Citizen Pinoy