Financial gifts support blood stem cell donors

For many patients living with blood cancer or a blood disorder, finding a matching donor may be their best chance at a cure. Your contributions help support volunteer blood stem cell donors by covering costs associated with donating peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) or bone marrow such as lost wages, childcare, pet care and travel expenses. By providing donors with a zero-cost donation experience, NMDP makes it easier for donors to say “yes” when called as a match to a patient.

Your financial support also helps make more transplants possible by providing donors with free education and guidance services throughout the donation process. From donor care to travel and lodging assistance, donations help remove barriers so more donors can step forward to save a life.

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Supporting blood stem cell donors throughout the donation process

Becoming a blood stem cell donor is a generous commitment, and NMDP supports volunteer donors every step of the way. From initial education through recovery after donation, donor safety and well-being are always one of our top priorities.

Financial gifts help provide resources, guidance and financial assistance that make it possible for more donors to move forward with confidence. 

Donor education and support

Many blood stem cell donors have questions about what to expect before, during and after donating PBSC or bone marrow. NMDP provides education, guidance and dedicated support to help donors feel informed and prepared throughout the process.

Your support helps make these services and resources available to all donors throughout the donation process, including:

  • Educational resources: Clear, easy-to-understand information that helps donors learn about the donation process and what to expect at every stage.
  • Donor counseling & mental health resources: Free one-on-one counseling services and mental health consultations from licensed social workers help donors process their experiences and emotions.
  • NMDP Donor Connect: One-on-one guidance from trained specialists who answer questions and support donors throughout their journey.
  • NMDP Donor Advocacy Program: Protects donor rights and helps ensure donors receive the information, support, and care they need to make informed decisions throughout the donation process.

Learn more about donor services made possible by financial gifts

Remove financial barriers for donors

Donating blood stem cells is voluntary, and no donor should face financial hardship for choosing to help save a life. Donations help cover expenses like travel, lodging, meals, childcare and lost wages so donors can focus on the donation process.

By removing these barriers, NMDP helps make it possible for more donors to say yes and follow through on their commitment to help a patient in need.

$250

covers one day of lost wages for a volunteer stem cell donor

$900

covers the total lost wages for a volunteer stem cell donor

Your support helps ensure cost is never a barrier to saving a life.

Explore more ways your support makes an impact for patients and life-saving research

Your contribution does more than support blood stem cell donors. It also helps patients access life-saving transplant care while advancing research that improves outcomes and expands access to treatment.
  • A family of four smiling outdoors in a wooded setting.
    From left: Rifle, transplant recipient, with his mother, Sanci, also a transplant recipient, his father, Spencer, and his brother, Fletcher

    Patient care and support

    Donations help patients overcome financial and logistical barriers throughout the transplant journey. From travel and lodging assistance to emotional support and educational resources, this support helps more patients access the care they need and focus on recovery.
    See how your gift supports patients
  • Two people smiling together outdoors in a sunny park.
    Noe, blood stem cell transplant recipient, and his wife, Christina

    Research

    Donations fund critical research and clinical trials that improve transplant outcomes, reduce complications, and expand access to life-saving cell therapy. This work helps bring new treatments to patients and moves us closer to more cures.
    See how your gift advances research

Give today to help support new volunteer donors

Every gift helps support volunteer blood stem cell donors and gives more patients a better chance to find a life-saving match. From educating new donors to financial assistance, your support makes a meaningful difference to thousands of donors and patients.

Make a gift today and help more volunteer donors step forward and follow through on their commitment to donate.

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