INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis couple is still serving as travel couriers despite the pandemic.

Laura and Dod Michael have four trips scheduled in the next two weeks and no matter what, they’ll get there.

It’s part of the national marrow donor program, also known as “Be the Match.”

Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, but Be the Match says there is a cure. They have the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world.

Years ago, Laura donated her blood stem cells to a cancer patient in need. Her husband Dod signed up to be a donor shortly after.

In 2011 — they became volunteer couriers. So far, they’ve been on 130 trips to deliver life-saving cells to transplant patients across the country.

But the nation-wide pandemic has had an impact on those trips. Dod says his flights have been canceled multiple times and it’s quite a challenge for Be the Match to get travel arrangements together. But they’ll find a way to get there.

“Cancer patients are counting on transplants to save their lives and fortunately, there are generous donors who are still willing to give themselves to save someone’s life and we’re still willing and committed to being the ones to help transport those cells that could save someone’s life,” Laura said.

Laura had the chance to meet Carol, her recipient. She traveled to New York for an Easter meal together. Oddly enough, they were both wearing red sweaters and black pants. it’s a moment Laura says she’ll cherish forever.

The couple says the airlines are still accommodating whatever flights they are still scheduling. They’re also providing them with letters that explain they’re with the medical teams that shouldn’t be quarantined and should be able to get to the hospitals and blood centers that need them.