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Embrace the mission

On World Marrow Donor Day, we thank you for saying “yes” to saving lives.
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.
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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.

  • A man with a cowboy hat smiles with a woman and poses for a photo.

    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.
    Read Lance’s story
  • A woman carrying a small dog on her shoulders.

    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.
    Read Natalie’s story
  • A man holding a bag of blood in a hospital room.

    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.
    Read Jeremiah’s story
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NMDP is a proud sponsor of World Marrow Donor Day

This year, on September 21, 2024, we’re celebrating World Marrow Donor Day for the 10th time! Join the global conversation on social media using #WMDD24 to thank a donor.

About NMDP

NMDP is a global leader working every day to save lives through cell therapy. For people with life-threatening blood cancers—like leukemia and lymphoma—or other blood disorders like sickle cell, a cure exists. NMDP connects patients with a matching donor for a life-saving blood stem cell transplant. The NMDP Registry is the most diverse registry in the world and includes both adult donors willing to donate to a stranger in need and stored cord blood units. In addition, NMDP provides patients and their families one-on-one support, education, and guidance before, during and after transplant. NMDP is also a global leader in research through the CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research®)—a research collaboration with Medical College of Wisconsin, investing in and managing research studies that improve patient outcomes and advance the future of care.