NEW YORK — On Wednesday, a New York City firefighter who donated bone marrow met the 5-year-old Texas boy who received the life-saving gift.
Christiano Frigoli enthusiastically embraced firefighter Ryan McLean during a heartfelt ceremony held in Brooklyn. Additionally, Christiano’s parents expressed their gratitude to McLean with a warm and generous gesture.
Christiano received a diagnosis of a rare disease that could only be cured through a bone marrow transplant.
According to Tiffany Hazlewood, the mother, Ryan’s contribution has ensured that Christiano, who desperately needed it, now has the sole remedy to grow up and lead a regular childhood.
McLean expressed disbelief, stating, “It’s incredible that I had the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards ensuring his prolonged and healthy life.”
McLean joined the Be The Match Registry through the FDNY‘s Honor Roll of Life program that matches participating firefighters with patients in need of life-saving transplants.
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