Embrace the mission
When you joined the NMDP RegistrySM, donated blood stem cells or raised money to support the movement, something inspired you. Thank you for embracing our mission and providing patients with hope.
Inspired to make a life-saving impact
Our donors are part of a unique, global community and have incredible stories to tell. Find out who these life-saving heroes are and what it means to donate blood stem cells for patients whose lives depend on it.
- Lance, blood stem cell donor, with his recipient, Ashley
The Cowboy Ninja Warrior commits a life-saving act
Lance Pekus took on his toughest challenge yet: saving a life through blood stem cell donation. - Natalie, blood stem cell donor, with her dog
A simple swab launched Natalie's donor journey
A registry recruitment event led Natalie to an unexpected act of compassion, transforming her life—and someone else's. The importance of saying “yes” to donate blood stem cells
Jeremiah's childhood dream of being a hero took a real-life turn when he faced the decision to donate blood stem cells.
NMDP is a proud sponsor of World Marrow Donor Day
This year, on Sept. 20, 2025, we’re celebrating World Marrow Donor Day for the 11th time! Join the global conversation on social media using #WMDD25 to thank a donor.
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.