ROBIN ROBERTS ANNOUNCES SHE WILL BEGIN MEDICAL LEAVE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd

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This morning on ABC News' "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts announced that Friday, August 31 will be her last day on air before she starts an extended medical leave. All week the program will celebrate Robin plus provide extensive reporting on her treatment, procedure and recovery process. Roberts' doctor will be also be interviews on how she is preparing for the bone marrow transplant, and explain what she can expect in the coming months. Additionally, the show will feature uplifting and powerful stories about families who have faced and overcome an MDS diagnosis.

Beginning on Thursday, Robin's team and her doctors will post information on her recovery in the months ahead and viewers will be able to leave personal messages for Robin (link will be shared on Thursday). There will also be information on how to become a bone marrow donor through BeTheMatch.org.

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