A Hays CISD alumnus and current Victoria Fire Department firefighter is being hailed a hero after he donated bone marrow earlier this month to an anonymous recipient.
Ranson (Raney) Moore, a 2015 Hays High graduate, went through the process of donating bone marrow through the “Be the Match” national bone marrow registry. The procedure was conducted several weeks ago in Hackensack, New Jersey.
According to the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour Facebook page, Moore initially thought about joining the registry when he was 16 and was a student in a health science class at Hays High.
“My health science teacher at the time told me since I enjoyed donating blood that I should sign up for the bone marrow registry when I was able to, which was 18 years old,” Moore said in a statement. “So, as soon as I turned 18, I signed up with ‘Be the Match’ national bone marrow registry.”
Three years later, Moore said he got a call from the registry informing him there was a patient he was a match with; Moore informed the registry he was still interested in donating marrow.
While the donation procedure wasn’t “as painful” as people told Moore, he said it was by “no means comfortable.” The entire procedure took roughly two hours; Moore said there was some general soreness and tightness in his lower back and legs.
Despite the soreness, Moore said he’d be willing to donate again if asked.
“I feel it is a small price for me to pay to potentially help save someone’s life,” Moore said.
Moore will be honored at a Victoria Lone Star Circle of Life event Sept. 26. More information can be found at lscol.com.
