Somebody’s dream starts with your “yes”
Somebody’s dream starts with your “yes”
Getting the call
Meet Brooke
Brooke, a pre-med student at the University of Montana, is driven by a passion for exercise science and clinical research. With a family rooted in medicine, she’s long felt called to a career in healing and discovery. Outside the classroom, she pushes her limits on the track team, where her dedication as a runner mirrors her commitment to helping others.
Brooke joined the registry during an NMDP Get in the GameSM swab event hosted by the Montana football team her sophomore year. At first, she walked past the table—but on her way out, a friend urged her to sign up. She said “yes,” not knowing that moment would lead to something life-changing.
The power of donating
Brooke’s selfless decision to donate was met with overwhelming support—even from her neighbor, an oncologist, who told her that what she was doing was “a dream for someone.” Though she began the journey with questions and a touch of hesitation, she finished it with clarity, gratitude, and zero regrets—knowing she had given someone hope when they needed it most.
Saying “yes” was easy because it felt like fate to me. Everything did work out, so there’s no way I’d want to say “no.” This was meant to be.”
Brooke
Blood stem cell donor