Boy Saves Brother's Life With Bone Marrow

Brett Singer — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it's good to just read a nice story. Especially around the holidays.

Yes, I'm sappy, but this has to make you smile.

Back in October, Daniel Badmus, a five-year-old boy from Ontario, CA, donated bone marrow to his four-year-old brother John. John suffers from sickle cell anemia, described as, "a genetic condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body."

Daniel, the donor, received an award today from the Canadian Armed Forces. They also held a torch ceremony in his honor. (Not sure what that means but it sounds like a good thing.)

I have to admit that this sort of story (a) always chokes me up a little bit, and (b) makes me think about paying attention to my own health so that I can be there for my kids for as long as possible. There's also (c), where I think about whether or not I would have the courage to do what five-year-old Daniel did. I hope I would. He's a brave guy. Good for him.

Source/Image: citynews.ca

Read more:

Working Parents Smackdown Part 2 – Dads With Jobs vs Moms With Jobs

High School Student in Hospital After Scavenger Hunt

Autistic Girl Kicked Out Of Girl Scouts

Rite Aid Says They Will Stop Selling Expired Baby Products

They Say – Most Toys Are Toxic

Brain Wave Study Sheds Light On Autism

Pregnant Woman Commits a Kick Ass Citizen's Arrest

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

A Canadian woman named Amanda Bourque is being hailed a national hero—and she’s crediting her raging pregnancy hormones. After witnessing a Pontiac Grand Prix swerve onto the sidewalk, sending garbage cans flying, a super pregnant Bourque gave chase. She was pretty sure the Grand Prix was being commandeered by either a drunkard or a three-year-old and she resolved to get him off the road as soon as possible.

For ten minutes, Bourque, nine months pregnant, trailed the erratic driver, who tried to dodge her, but to no avail. Eventually, the driver crashed into another car. Bourque used her own car to sandwich him in, and the alleged drunk driver was apprehended by police. Of her vehicular heroics, Bourque commented, “I was so mad that he tried to run me off the road, just absolutely furious. And being hormonal, it’s a little bit worse.”

The Ontario Police Constable has said she’ll nominate Bourque for a public service award. But I’m thinking bigger. Adventures of SuperPreggo comic book, anyone?

Photo: Pawel Dwulit/Windsor Star

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/2008/07/15/pregnant-woman-apprehends-a-thief.aspx

Strollerderby : ontario