Leukemia survivor meets his bone marrow donor

Can you imagine how it feels to meet the person that saved your life?
Marcelo Camponogara survived leukemia thanks to the generosity of a complete stranger. William Eigel joined the Be The Match Registry by chance and four years after ticking a box that said "yes, I want to be a bone marrow donor", he gave Marcelo a second chance in life.
Marcelo and William met for the first time in an overwhelming event organized by The Icla da Silva Foundation.

[@bentoomet8805]

“We all need help from a stranger sometimes.” What a beautiful statement and what a wonderful man.

[@IcladaSilvaFoundation]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Patients fighting for a 2nd chance sometimes need a little help.

[@happybenji4]

I got picked as a match about a month ago, my donation is all set for next month :D Can't wait!

[@leightongalleries6057]

Bless you

[@ekaterinas8796]

You are a great person!

[@Howiesgirl]

I cried through this whole video. I have a blood cancer called MDS- Myelodysplastic Syndromes, & at some point I'll need a transplant. I hope & pray I'll find a donor & be as blessed as Marcelo has been. I pray he is in good health, & that he is enjoying life with his lovely family. And I wish the best to the fellow that was his donor. Thank you sir, for your selfless act!

[@IcladaSilvaFoundation]

Thank you Darlene! We hope that you find your matching donor when the time comes...

[@BuzzLightyeear]

What a great guy

[@mike63v8]

For me it's incomprehensible why people would be hesitant to at least register to become a donor. When I became of age, I thought it would be something worth signing up for. 3 years later now, I still imagine being called upon to donate because it's something I'd never question doing.

[@ekaterinas8796]

This is extra cute. I loved the little speech he gave. Stay safe!!!

[@retrodog63]

Best donor video ever. What a beautiful family, or rather, two beautiful families. Thanks for sharing this story with us.

[@scottenman2005]

OMG! I worked with Marcelo at Loreal! He was such a great guy I wanted to say Thank you ! am Glad your doing better!!!

[@Braveheart.22]

I am so happy for both those men and their families. Character rising to the level of nobility in both families. BRAVO

[@goldengirl67]

Doctors worldwide should be asking each patient (when they come for a physical exam or something) that enters their office if they want to be swabbed, I am sure many many people would simply say yes and get registered more efficiently and possibly save more lives. Forget about waiting for people to come out on their own time.

[@WLangan]

Very moving.

[@ladytaione]

i TOTALLY AGREE!!! WE don't know how much we can do to change and ultimately save a LIFE!!!

[@sofiadelfrancia5441]

I feel so touch with your video, my brother also needs a bone marrow transplant but we don't have the money for it and time is going by and I see him just going away slowly.

[@Braveheart.22]

Oh no...I wish for his recovery..🌷

[@MrKurienmc]

This is great Marcelo. It will be highly emotional to face such a situation. However, in my opinion, you were able to control your emotions. It is good that you posted this video so that others can watcht. Regards. Kurien

[@Braveheart.22]

well said.

[@gunman5945]

I got my call today after 6 months. I am doing it.

[@Braveheart.22]

Greatness 💟

[@christopherfletcher5384]

I didn't know what Leukemia was until I was diagnosed with it 14 years ago. I wish I still didn't know.😁✌

[@laurat.2893]

Bill Eigel for Missouri Governor!!

[@l.myhanhbarden7290]

♥️♥️

[@mertz313]

You had to play that song... I fucking teared up

[@TheLawrence05]

YEAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAAAAAHHHHHH I'M HAPPY THIS VIDEO MADE ME CRY!

[@Infosistem]

enya - only time

[@MrWillem1970Hlem]

Where are the million likes? ❤️

[@scottishguy924]

gr8 video

[@gunman5945]

what is the song?

[@goldengirl67]

I suppose there are those people who do that and that is very horrible. I wonder if the people who back out would change their minds if they were offered a cash sum to go through with it by the family? Sadly, money talks for others while others go with their heart.

[@bubbles02010]

@daniepaula1977 omg! congratulations!!! XD