Welcome to DARCY s Extended Donor Profile

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1 Welcome to DARCY s Extended Donor Profile DARCY voluntarily provided the following information which will be disclosed to future parents as an aid in their selection General Information and characteristics Ethnicity: Dutch, French, German Height: 6 0 Weight: 180 lbs Build: Fit Shoe size: 12 Clothing size: Medium Skin tone: Fair - medium Eyebrows: Brown Beard: Red/Brown Hair: Brown, thick and curly I m a very deep thinker, in matters both rational and emotional. I love people and find it easy to be with others. DARCY is right handed and he has been using prescription lenses since he was 8 years old. He has no allergies and does not suffer from any physical abnormalities. DARCY has a medical condition known as Vasovagal syncope; a syndrome that causes fainting during stressful and anxious episodes. Please read more about this condition on the last page of this Extended Profile. Academics DARCY has been going to school for a total of 23 years, including kindergarten. After graduating high school in 2003 DARCY went straight to college and graduated among the top 2% in Currently DARCY is teaching African American Studies to undergraduates at a university while finishing his PhD dissertation in American Studies. He expects to finish in 2014 and his goal for the future is to become a university professor. DARCY s native language is English and he also speaks Spanish. He has not served in the military. My goal is to become a university professor.

2 Q&A with DARCY DARCY answers questions about his life, experiences, and good memories Which words describe your personality? Kind, intelligent, light-hearted, fun, enthusiastic, goal-oriented. Describe your strong sides: I m a very deep thinker, in matters both rational and emotional. I m goal-oriented and have an excellent work ethic and a great deal of patience. I love people and find it easy to be with others - I have great fun with friends, and have been told that I am a skilled mentor, able to understand another s perspective and communicate complicated ideas in a way that s accessible. Describe your weak sides: I have a tendency to get overly involved in whatever I m engaged in, whether it be something I am writing, debating, or perfecting my tennis stroke. Are you more scientific, artistic or humanities oriented? Humanities. What is your relationship status? In a committed relationship. Do you have any children? No. Which types of sport do you like to participate in? Tennis and soccer. Which sports did you play as a child? Tennis, soccer, basketball. Which sports do you enjoy watching? Tennis and soccer. List any other hobbies you may have or have had: Reading, writing, mentoring. Do you play any musical instruments? Guitar and bass. Are you a member of a church? No. How many hours of sleep do you get on an average night? 8.5 hours. Do you eat healthy? Yes. Do you smoke? No. Do you drink alcohol? Socially. Do you ride a bicycle? Yes.

3 Q&A with DARCY DARCY answers questions about his life, experiences, and good memories What is your most memorable childhood experience? One of my favorite childhood memories was Christmas morning when I was seven years old. My dad helped me unwrap a G.I. Joe missile launcher which we were playing with together, despite the unwrapped presents under the tree. I was enjoying time, just with him, when he shot a missile into an alcove in the living room. I ran after it, and there in the alcove was a mountain bike- my very first grown up bicycle! Part of what made this so special was the recognition I got for something I wanted, and part was the special moment I shared with my father. Which countries have you visited? Puerto Rico, United Kingdom. Describe one of your favourite vacations to another country: My trips to other countries have all been for academic conferences, my favorite of which was Puerto Rico, where I had the opportunity to go hiking and night swimming, deepen my knowledge in the field, connect with prominent scholars, and eat delicious mofongo. What do you like the most about your own country? Its natural diversity, its multiculturalism, and Bruce Springsteen. What is your favourite colour? Green. What is your favourite animal? Orangutan. What is your favourite kind of food? Bratwurst from my hometown. What is your favourite kind of music? Post-punk, indie pop, folk metal. What is your favourite kind of car? Subway Car. What is your favourite kind of pet? Dogs.

4 DARCY s family tree Information about DARCY s siblings, parents and grandparents Paternal Grandfather Age: 86 Ethnicity: German Occupation: Chemist Height: 5 11 Weight: 190 lbs Eye colour: Blue Paternal Grandmother Age: 72 Ethnicity: French, Belgian Occupation: Nurse Height: 5 4 Weight: 160 lbs Maternal Grandfather Age: 86 Ethnicity: Dutch Occupation: Salesman Height: 5 11 Weight: 160 lbs Maternal Grandmother Age: 63 Ethnicity: Dutch Occupation: Housewife Height: 5 2 Weight: 115 lbs Father Age: 61 Alive: Yes Education: MA Occupation: Guidance Counselor Musical: No Dominant hand: Right Height: 6 2 Weight: 205 lbs Build: Athletic Eye colour: Green Languages: English Glasses: No Mother Age: 61 Alive: Yes Education: BA Occupation: Nurse Musical: No Dominant hand: Right Height: 5 4 Weight: 130 lbs Build: Athletic/Petite Languages: English Glasses: Yes Sister Full or half: Full Age: 21 Alive: Yes Occupation: Student Height: 5 6 Weight: 130 lbs Build: Athletic Hair colour: Dark blonde

5 A personal message from DARCY My motivation for being a Cryos International donor

6 DARCY s medical condition Information about Vasovagal syncope continued from page 1 Definition: Syncope, also called fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain. The most common form of fainting is called vasovagal fainting. This type of fainting can be triggered by an event associated with pain or anxiety. Some people may experience jerking movements after fainting which are not seizures. Published literature reveals that about 3% of men and 3.5% of women report at least one episode of fainting during their lifetime. (Reference: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); website April 18, 2013). Cryos NY Medical Director: Patients with this syndrome are more prone to fainting during stressful and anxious episodes. This is associated with a drop in/or low blood pressure common among young and thin people. (Dr. Mitchell Essig, Reproductive Endocrinologist, April 19, 2013). Extended Profile data filled out in 2013 Layout and design modified on 06JUL2014