Be A Bone Marrow Donor

For those patients diagnosed with a fatal blood disorder, bone marrow transplantation is often their only chance of survival. Related donors provide suitable matches only 33% of the time. This leaves nearly 70% of the patients without a match. The need is especially critical in racial and ethnic minority groups.

Registering as a donor is simple. A blood sample is all that is required to have your tissue type entered into the National Marrow Donor Program's (NMDP) Computerized Registry. If you are in good health and between the ages of 18 and 55, you can contact NMDP at 1-800-MARROW-2. They will send you additional information including the NMDP Center nearest to you.

Give the Gift of Life!!