Salman Khan: India's First Bone Marrow Donor and Life Saver

In 2010, Salman Khan became India's first bone marrow donor, saving a young girl’s life

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His donation happened shortly after he committed to the Marrow Donor Registry India (MDRI)

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Dr. Sunil Parekh of MDRI confirmed Salman’s donation in a 2010 Zee News report

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Salman pointed out the shortage of bone marrow donors in India due to lack of awareness and reluctance

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In 2010, Salman Khan became India's first bone marrow donor, saving a young girl’s life

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Salman and his brother Arbaaz were the only ones from his football team to follow through on donating

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Salman’s donation, often overshadowed by his personal life, positively highlighted the cause

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His actions and advocacy increased awareness about the urgent need for more bone marrow donors

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Salman Khan’s bravery and compassion inspired others to consider bone marrow donation and save lives

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Salman Khan: India's First Bone Marrow Donor and Life Saver

In 2010, Salman Khan became India's first bone marrow donor, saving a young girl’s life

His donation happened shortly after he committed to the Marrow Donor Registry India (MDRI)

Dr. Sunil Parekh of MDRI confirmed Salman’s donation in a 2010 Zee News report

Salman pointed out the shortage of bone marrow donors in India due to lack of awareness and reluctance

In 2010, Salman Khan became India's first bone marrow donor, saving a young girl’s life

He compared bone marrow donation to a blood test and stressed its life-saving impact

Salman and his brother Arbaaz were the only ones from his football team to follow through on donating

Salman’s donation, often overshadowed by his personal life, positively highlighted the cause

His actions and advocacy increased awareness about the urgent need for more bone marrow donors

Salman Khan’s bravery and compassion inspired others to consider bone marrow donation and save lives