Donation stories
Be someone’s one in a million
Kara joined the registry at an on-campus recruitment event. Within months, she got the call that changed everything.The importance of saying “yes”
Jeremiah's childhood dream of being a hero took a real-life turn when he faced the decision to donate blood stem cells.Be the reason someone lives
As a two-time donor, Noah’s generosity saved lives and created lasting hope for families, friends, and entire communities.Somebody’s dream starts with your “yes”
One friend’s advice led Brooke to sign up—and that small step made a life-saving, life-changing impact.Hope looks great on you
When Mitch joined the registry, he wanted to give someone hope. He did exactly that—twice.Hero mode: activated
Mark joined the registry at a recruitment drive and went all in—donating twice and giving two people a second chance at life.Become the cure somebody needs
As a donor, Dominik gave someone the ultimate gift—more moments with family, more memories to cherish and more time to live.A University of Rhode Island football player transforms a life by donating blood stem cells
Brady's donation story “blew up” on social, sparking an outpouring of gratitude and changing his perspective forever.
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.
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.
Shanon’s one donation could help dozens of people
When Shanon said “yes” to being an NMDP BioTherapies donor, she became part of something truly groundbreaking. Her blood cell donation could be turned into a personalized treatment for one patient or many doses that can help dozens of patients.
Be the key to a cure
For patients with blood cancers like leukemia and life-threatening blood diseases like sickle cell, a cure exists—a blood stem cell donation from a matching donor. Join the movement to help make blood cancer and other rare diseases a thing of the past.