You could be their source of healing and hope.
Registering to your country's marrow/stem cell registry is the first step towards saving a life, any life ... Are you ready?
Marrow/Stem Cell Transplants are a CURE for over 85 different blood cancers and disorders including Leukemia, Lymphoma, Aplastic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. Worldwide a patient is diagnosed with a blood cancer/disorder every 3 minutes.
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The Extended Family Donor Search (EFDS) by Marrow Mates enhances donor recruitment for blood cancer patients, especially those of diverse ethnic backgrounds. By utilizing genetic genealogy sites like 23&Me, Ancestry.com, and MyHeritage, the initiative identifies unknown genetic relatives for patients, expanding the pool of potential donors. This approach addresses challenges faced by traditional donor recruitment methods, offering a more targeted, digitally executed, and globally reaching process to find genetic matches for patients in need of marrow transplants.
Make a life-changing impact today by joining the registry! Your unique genetic makeup could be the cure someone with blood cancer needs. By becoming a donor, you're not only giving hope to patients in desperate need of a match, but also broadening the horizons for those with limited donor options due to their ethnic backgrounds. The process is simple, but the difference you could make is monumental.
How can I get involved with Marrow Mates and support their mission to diversify the marrow donor registry for blood cancer patients?
Getting involved with Marrow Mates is easy and essential to help support blood cancer patients in need. Here are some ways you can contribute:
What is a marrow or stem cell transplant, and why is it important for blood cancer patients?
How can I become a marrow donor, and what's the process involved?
Is there an age limit for becoming a marrow donor?
Are there any costs associated with registering as a marrow donor?