Miami Dolphins’ right tackle Austin Jackson has been ruled out due to a disastrous knee injury. With the NFL season in full flow, Jackson’s absence will be heavily felt by the Dolphins’ fans. However, while this is surely a huge blow for the championship aspirations of the Dolphins, Jackson is much more than his impeccable in-gridiron skills. He also takes immense care of his family and never shirks away from protecting them at any cost.
Austin Jackson’s sister once suffered from a life-threatening disease. With no other option available, the NFL star was ready to give it his all. As per the rumors, Jackson donated his bone marrow to save his sister’s life. While this is a huge step to take for any individual, is there any truth to the statement? Let’s find out.
Did Miami Dolphins’ Austin Jackson Donate His Bone Marrow?
Yes, Austin Jackson really did donate his bone marrow for his sister, Autumn Jackson. In an unfortunate turn of events, Austin’s sister was diagnosed with a rare form of complication known as Diamond Blackfan Anaemia. Under such a condition, genetic disorientation prevents the bone marrow from producing red blood cells. As a result, oxygen began to deplete rapidly in her body, which could have led to her demise if not treated.
Jumping right into the concerning situation, Austin agreed to donate his bone marrow. Luckily, the bone marrow samples matched, and the NFL star was immediately set up for the tests. After returning 12 positive blood test reports and countless other procedures, the bone marrow transplant was finally successful.
As a matter of fact, Jackson was also supported ably by the Dolphins. Surely, having taken such a big decision, Austin was ecstatic to see his sister getting back to a normal life. Incidentally, the tough time made the siblings develop a significantly strong bond of love and friendship.
What Did Austin And Autumn Jackson Say About Each Other?
Such tough times brought the brother-sister duo even closer than before. After getting a new life, Autumn said about her brother, “My brother is my best friend.” On the contrary, with Austin donating his bone marrow, he did need sometime to recover. This could have been risky as he might have lost his NFL contract. Thankfully for him, Austin was ably supported by the Dolphins’ management, who allowed him as much time as he wanted.
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Reflecting on his decision, Austin seemed unperturbed. He stated that any responsible brother would have done the same for his sister. Austin stated, “I feel like everyone would’ve done it for their little sister or sibling.”
Autumn too, expressed her elation about her brother, saying, “For me, it was amazing because we are so close and I always felt like we’re the same person in a way. I think it was beautiful that he was truly a perfect match for me.” Thus, with such an incredible story to define him, the fans’ best wishes are certainly with Austin Jackson to make a full recovery.
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