Sometimes she came across articles and interviews from other donors on social media, which served as a reminder of her own registration. Shortly after, she received a call with good news — there was a coincidence with a patient who needed a transplant.

"At that moment, I was at home after the night shift, but the news immediately cheered me up and lifted my mood. There was no fear at all, I studied everything in advance and understood: if it was dangerous, I would have known about it. No one will force you to hand over the cages if you feel bad," recalls Elizabeth.

Before the apheresis procedure, she received injections for five days to stimulate the release of hematopoietic stem cells into the bloodstream. The procedure lasted eight hours and was accompanied by minor ailments — my back and head ached slightly, but everything was quite bearable. Elizabeth notes that she expected a more difficult process, but everything went smoothly and without complications. She was struck by the fact that few people know about bone marrow donation and the existence of unrelated donors who can save the life of a complete stranger, which often causes misunderstandings.

"I would really like to meet my recipient. I don't understand how you can refuse to donate if you have already joined the registry. If necessary, I'll pass it a second time," Elizabeth admits.

Thanks to people like her, others gain hope for life. Elizaveta Litvinova is an example of strength, awareness and kindness. Her act is an inspiring proof of how much one person can change the fate of another.