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Obligation of Bone Marrow Donation

Question

If I am a match for bone marrow donation, am I obligated to donate because it cannot be done by others?

Answer

Obligated.

Source

Moed Katan 9, Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 246

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