Inside Edition - Pilot Reunites With Woman Who Donated Her Bone Marrow to Him
A heartwarming reunion took place on an airplane when a pilot, David Witson, met Ally Ryal, the woman who saved his life by donating her bone marrow. A decade ago, Ally, then a college student, registered as a bone marrow donor and was later found to be a perfect match for David, who was battling leukemia. The successful transplant allowed David to continue his career as a United Airlines pilot. As a gesture of gratitude, David made Ally his travel pass buddy, allowing her to receive discounted United tickets. During a flight to Houston, David arranged to meet Ally on board, surprising her with a heartfelt announcement and a hug, acknowledging her life-saving act.
Key Points:
- A pilot reunited with a bone marrow donor who saved his life.
- Ally Ryal registered as a donor in college and matched with pilot David Witson.
- The bone marrow transplant was successful, allowing David to continue flying.
- David thanked Ally by making her his travel pass buddy for discounted flights.
- They had an emotional reunion on a flight, surprising Ally with a public announcement.