Dear future donor
Your choice could change everything for someone
Since 1987, we've helped more than 140,000 patients through cell therapy—including matching patients with their blood stem cell donor. Each match helps write a better future.
Experience gratitude like nothing else on earth
Donors and patients may never meet. However, many patients can’t help but express their gratitude for the life-changing gift. See the heartfelt messages written by patients to their donors.
The power of diversity
A patient’s ethnic background affects how likely they are to find a match. The more people we have on the registry, the better chance someone has. You can rewrite the script for patients in need.
Start helping patients in need
1. Order your free swab kit
Registering online is easy. You’ll answer a few questions to confirm you can join, then tell us where to mail your free swab kit (usually arrives in 3-7 days).2. Swab and send it back
Follow the steps in the kit to swab your cheeks, then mail it back using the prepaid envelope. We’ll process your samples to add your tissue type to the registry.3. Stay connected and ready
Because matching is complex, some members are needed quickly, while others wait years. What helps patients most is that you stay committed each year and keep your contact information up to date.
Still have questions?
Ready to join the donor registry?
About NMDP
At NMDP, we believe each of us holds the key to curing blood cancers and disorders. As a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, NMDP creates essential connections between researchers and supporters to inspire action and accelerate innovation to find life-saving cures. With the help of blood stem cell donors from the world's most diverse registry and our extensive network of transplant partners, physicians and caregivers, we're expanding access to treatment so that every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. NMDP. Find cures. Save lives.