Save a mother’s life

In “London family rallies Jews globally to save mother’s life” (July 18), why does reporter Tamara Zieve not say where one can be tested, and why is Sharon Berger’s blood type not given?

I was put on a list over 20 years ago. Am I still there?

Give us more information so this woman can get help! M. SCHAEFFER

Jerusalem Tamara Zieve responds: The match is based on tissue type, so giving Ms. Berger’s blood type wouldn’t be of help. Joining the bone marrow registry is the only way find out if you are a match.

To join the registry, healthy Israelis between the ages of 18 and 50 can make an appointment with Ezer Mizion in Petah Tikva or with Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem via their websites (https://ezermizion.org/ and http://www.hadassah.org.il/ medical-care/departments, respectively). Residents of the UK can join the register via the Anthony Nolan charity (https:// www.anthonynolan.org). Others can help by seeking out the bone marrow registry in their country. To find the nearest place in the world to donate stem cells, visit www.bmdw.org, which is a global database of lifesaving stem cell donors.

Anyone who previously joined a registry remains until the age of 60. Those who change their residence or other data regarding ways to contact them are encouraged to update their details with the registry.