Everyday, Americans are diagnosed with blood and bone cancer. Sometimes the best way to help those dealing with these diseases is to perform a bone marrow transfusions.

Be The Match.org is a international registry for those interested in donating their bone marrow to help others. On the WEOL Morning Show, Joanne Felina told us her story of being diagnosed with  leukemia and how a bone marrow transfusion has helped her . During the interview, Joanne talked about the process she went through to find a donor and how those who are interested can volunteer to help save a life.

Listen to Joanne’s interview by clicking here. You can visit bethematch.org to learn more about how you can donate bone marrow.