Hours left to sign up to DNA site that helped reunite siblings after 70 years

A genealogy platform that's famous for reconnecting relatives and uncovering family histories is now running a special offer, with prices cut to just £29 until August, 15. MyHeritage offers an extensive suite of tools to help users trace their roots and build detailed family trees.

One user, Sharon Lovell, discovered her long-lost brother through MyHeritage, describing their reunion "as a miracle." With assistance from her cousin, she managed to locate her Japanese sibling, Akihiko. "At first, I was in disbelief," Lovell admitted, "But the evidence seemed undeniable."

She explained how her father had spent years searching for the child he had fathered during his military service in Japan, believing the boy had been put up for adoption. Lovell recalled: "I saw my father cry many times throughout my life, because he couldn't find his child. His soul never found peace in this regard," reports Manchester Evening News.

Her father passed away in 2003, "still heartbroken" and after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. However, nearly two decades later, in 2022, Lovell and her lost sibling - a brother - found each other through her cousin's use of MyHeritage.

For those curious about their ancestry or have experienced similar situations, now is the perfect time to delve into your heritage. For a limited time only, the MyHeritage DNA kit is available for just £29, down from its usual price of £79, offering customers a saving of over 63%. This is the lowest price the company has ever offered, and it'savailable through this link.

The MyHeritage DNA test has earned widespread praise for its ease and accuracy. The process is straightforward: simply collect a painless cheek swab, place it in the prepaid envelope, and send it off. Within a few weeks, detailed results are delivered securely online.

Once the DNA has been analysed, MyHeritage provides users with a comprehensive exploration of their ancestry, revealing everything from their ethnic origins to potential DNA matches with unknown relatives. Users also get a free 30-day trial of the MyHeritage Complete subscription, which gives access to over 36 billion historical records, intelligent tools for building family trees and DNA matching to connect with distant relatives.

For some other alternatives, shoppers could also try Ancestry for prices as low as £79 and it gives detailed insights about family's origins and DNA matches. Another option is Living NDA, which is said to be the most detailed ancestry test in the world with one simple cheek swab for £79.

MyHeritage boasts an impressive 4 out of 5-star rating on Trustpilot, based on over 67,000 reviews. Users have provided varied responses, with one individual noting: "MyHeritage is easy to use, with lots of hints. I also have an Ancestry tree as well, and I find they both complement each other."

One user appreciated the wealth of information available, stating: "My Heritage is loaded with information to access. Get a DNA test and a whole new ballpark comes into action."

However, not all feedback was glowing, as one individual reported: "Trouble logging in to the system. Time delays of hours or 24 hours. Frustrating."

Another customer had a more satisfying experience, noting: "The rep that I spoke to was very knowledgeable about what I was interested in, and gave me a good deal."

Lovell fondly remembers her emotional first encounter with her brother at the airport, where they ran towards each other, embraced, and kissed. "The connection we formed felt immediate and deep. It's almost like we were raised together - it feels that way, because we're very close," she discloses.

In a heartwarming tale of long-lost siblings reuniting, a woman has recounted her extraordinary story of reconnecting with her brother after being separated for seventy years, living on opposite ends of the globe.

She credits their reunion to MyHeritage, exclaiming: "It's all so incredible, so remarkable, how we found one another after seven decades of being apart- each one of us on the other side of the world.

"Thanks to MyHeritage being a global platform for family history research, this was possible. You can find what you have been searching for in places you didn't think possible, even in Japan. Every day, there is so much bad news from around the world. And here we are giving hope, spreading good news to the world. I see our reunion as a miracle. We make a really good team, my brother and I."

MyHeritage boasts an impressive 4 out of 5-star rating on Trustpilot, based on over 67,000 reviews. Users have provided varied responses, with one individual noting: "MyHeritage is easy to use, with lots of hints. I also have an Ancestry tree as well, and I find they both complement each other."

One user liked how much information was available, stating: "My Heritage is loaded with information to access. Get a DNA test and a whole new ballpark comes into action."

However, not all feedback was positive, as one person reported: "Trouble logging in to the system. Time delays of hours or 24 hours. Frustrating."

Another customer had a more pleasing experience, noting: "The rep that I spoke to was very knowledgeable about what I was interested in, and gave me a good deal."

The £29 DNA Kit deal runs until August 15, 2025.

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